Dickens & Rumi
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THE LIST

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Siobhan Vivian

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

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for THE LIST by Siobhan Vivian. This book is recommended for ages 14+; content notes include Romance, Sexual content & nudity, Strong language; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The novel includes sustained bullying, humiliation, body-image concerns, social cruelty, sexual references, and emotionally intense situations involving teenagers. Its themes are best suited to mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsRomance 3/5 · Sexual content & nudity 2/5 · Strong language 2/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 4/5 · Courage & resilience 3/5
Recommendation3/5

Positive messages; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

The novel includes sustained bullying, humiliation, body-image concerns, social cruelty, sexual references, and emotionally intense situations involving teenagers. Its themes are best suited to mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Positive messages; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Romance 3/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Dickens & Rumi editorial
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Oct 22, 2026Last updated

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Sexual content & nudity2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Some brand name references standard for contemporary teen settings.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild teen profanity.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation is not central to the main plot.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Teenage relationships and crushes are present but kept mild.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The public ranking and threat of social fallout may feel upsetting or tense, but there are no frightening creatures, horror elements, or major physical danger.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Brief mentions of dating and sexual interest, but nothing explicit.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal mention of teen drinking at parties.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor instances of social bullying and a few verbal altercations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters must find the courage to define themselves outside of societal expectations.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

A character-driven study of high school life.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes characters with different personalities and body types.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the social dynamics and emotional struggles of teenagers.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and kindness emerge as characters overcome their personal insecurities.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly critiques beauty rankings, popularity systems, conformity, bullying, and judging people by appearance.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn and grow from their mistakes.

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