When You Wish Upon a Lantern
by Gloria Chao
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A Chinese-American teen grapples with family expectations and her own desires, particularly concerning her relationship with a boy her parents disapprove of.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic tension are present between characters.
No violence occurs within the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No instances of self-harm or suicide are depicted.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the narrative.
The story explores cultural expectations that may differ from Western norms.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in asserting their own desires.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Romantic love is a significant focus of the plot.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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