Navigating book selection as a Christian reader requires a nuanced understanding of content levels to align with personal values.
Transparency in book reviews about specific content allows readers and parents to choose books that adhere to their comfort levels and moral standards. This approach ensures a more enjoyable and appropriate reading experience for individuals and families, maintaining a balance between engaging storytelling and respectful boundaries.
Also, the Majority of the time I choose books that are clean in terms of sexual content, violence, and profanity. Where nothing is explicit or gratuitous. However, if by chance the book I read has some level of detail regarding those elements, please refer to the below guide.
FYI: I read multiple genres (nonfic/fic) but romance is not something I read normally. It's rare! but recognizing its presence in various stories and genres helps me make informed decisions. I hope this helps you.
Violence
None: No violence.
Mild: Light action, no graphic details.
Moderate: Some violence, may include battles or fights, minimal graphic content.
Intense: Frequent or graphic violence, could include gore or disturbing scenes.
Drug/Alcohol Use
Will summarize what the book includes if any
Spiritual Content
Will summarize what the book includes if any
Profanity
None: No profanity.
Mild: Occasional mild language, no offensive terms.
Moderate: Regular use of moderate profanity, no extreme or offensive terms.
Intense: Frequent or strong profanity, may include offensive or vulgar language.
Romance
No romance (0): No romance present in plot.
Nothing Physical (1): may have some flirting but not physical interaction
Minimal (2): Innocent gestures like hugs and handholding.
Moderate (3): Holding hands, kisses, with emotions that feel like a love story is unfolding.
Attraction(4): more detailed description of emotion and kisses
Closed door(5) (PG rating if compared to movies): Increasing physical closeness that shows a strong desire growing between characters. Its more implied and nothing on page.
Fade to Black (6) (PG-13 if compared to movies): Intimacy is implied with lead up before a fade to black scene. (nothing is explained)