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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

What the Cards Said

by Michael Thomas Ford

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A gay teenager navigates his first love and the challenges of coming out in a new school.

Concern Level

78/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Kissing and intimate moments are described between male characters.

Violence / Gore10

Minor conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The story centers on a gay protagonist and his relationships.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The narrative implicitly normalizes non-Christian lifestyles.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some bravery in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love is a significant theme for the protagonist.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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