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Everything, Everything

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2017

Is Everything, Everything appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

A teenager who's lived a sheltered life because she's allergic to everything, falls for the boy who moves in next door.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Teen romance and kissing are central, with grief, illness, family deception, emotional distress, and some danger. Content is generally non-explicit but may be intense for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 13+
Strongest cautionsRomance 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

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Quick context

What parents should know

Teen romance and kissing are central, with grief, illness, family deception, emotional distress, and some danger. Content is generally non-explicit but may be intense for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: Romance 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

Dickens & Rumi editorial
Source checkedPublication method
16Scored categories
16Evidence notes
1Explicit 0/5 checks
Oct 22, 2026Last updated

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Review depth16 scored categories16 evidence notes

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At a glance

Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard product placement for a modern teen drama, but not intrusive.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Mention of past deaths of family members; the emotional impact of grief is a background element.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity consistent with a PG-13 rating.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

A central teenage romance with themes of infatuation, longing, and intimacy.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Minor tension regarding Maddy's health and the emotional strain of her situation.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Some teen-focused romantic dialogue and a scene involving a hotel stay, but no explicit content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Very brief references to medical medication; no drug or alcohol abuse.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Some light tension and a brief scene of interpersonal conflict, but no significant violence.

Checked and not flagged

No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Graphic injury · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist confronts fear, isolation, illness, and uncertainty while pursuing independence and connection.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Imagination, online connection, travel, and inventive ways of experiencing the world support the story.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features an interracial lead couple and explores different familial dynamics.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides a simplified look at the emotional aspects of living with a chronic illness.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of connection, empathy, and supporting others through emotional challenges.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes trust, autonomy, openness, love, resilience, and weighing risks rather than accepting unhealthy control.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are generally empathetic, though their choices involve teen-typical risk-taking.

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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 Everything, Everything would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Everything, Everything, and what caused that change?
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