Growing Young

Intimacy may include anything from lower levels and longer kisses (more descriptive), deeper kisses (tongue may be implied or described), gasping, deep sighs, growls, and groans.

May contain few occurrences of innuendo.

The text offers comprehensive accounts of violent acts.

May include descriptions of specifics regarding the nature of conflict and its physical consequences as well as more graphic details of injuries, blood, and wounds.

Rare, mild expressions or euphemisms may appear, but overall language remains formal or neutral.

May contain one or two uses of the d-word, h-word, a-word, or similar swears.

Brief or passing references to drugs, alcohol, or related terminology occur.

Any allusions to substance use are subtle and not expanded upon.

Scenes occasionally introduce mild suspense or eerie elements that might unsettle the reader briefly.