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Young Adults · Ages 16+

You Against Me

by Jenny Downham

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

After his sister accuses a wealthy classmate of rape, Mikey seeks revenge but instead finds himself falling for the boy's sister.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

31/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

Contains detailed descriptions of making out and a heavy focus on a sexual assault case.

Violence / Gore35

Mikey engages in physical fights and there are descriptions of the aftermath of an assault.

Profanity / Language75

Frequent use of strong language including the F-word throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy30

Includes several instances of God's name used as an exclamation or casual oath.

Substance Use40

Depicts teenage drinking and scenes involving characters under the influence of alcohol.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The narrative explores the heavy psychological trauma and depression following a sexual assault.

Scary / Disturbing15

Tension arises from the threat of legal consequences and social ostracization.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this realistic contemporary novel.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Focuses on heterosexual relationships; LGBTQ+ themes are not a primary focus.

Worldview & Spirituality60

Promotes a relativistic view of truth and morality based on personal feelings and loyalty.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christianity is not a focus, though the story lacks a religious or spiritual framework.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show bravery in questioning their families and seeking the truth despite social pressure.

Faith & Hope5

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical guidance in the story.

Love & Friendship55

Explores complex themes of sibling loyalty and the difficulty of loving across social divides.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Characters struggle with the difficulty of forgiving family members for betrayal and lies.

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