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STARSTRUCK

Lauren Conrad

Friendships are tested, lines are crossed and fashion crimes are committed in this sequel to “The Fame Game.”

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Teen relationship drama includes romantic tension, kissing, jealousy, partying, and discussion of sexual situations, but no strongly graphic violence or explicit sexual detail is central. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5
  • Kindness & empathy2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent mentions of fashion brands and the LA lifestyle as part of the story's setting.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, consistent with the young adult genre.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Teen dating, crushes, jealousy, and relationship conflict are recurring and important to the story, making romance more than a minor subplot.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not scary.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild innuendo or situations involving dating, but nothing explicit.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Parties and underage drinking or related social pressure are present in the reality-show environment, without drug use being central.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters sometimes confront public pressure and difficult relationship choices, but bravery is not the central theme.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

Explores the creative process of acting and television production.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited focus on diverse backgrounds, mostly centered on the celebrity social bubble.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and emotional support matter, though competition, gossip, and betrayal also drive the conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story explores loyalty, honesty, privacy, ambition, and the costs of pursuing fame and manufactured public drama.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters make questionable choices, but the story gives attention to accountability, friendship, boundaries, and learning from mistakes.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in STARSTRUCK would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in STARSTRUCK, and what caused that change?
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