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Up for Reviews (Goodreads Discussion Thread)
Not recommended
Content we'd steer families away from.
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- Ages
- 18–18
AI summary
This is a Goodreads forum thread where various authors pitch their books to a reviewer. The books range from Christian non-fiction to 'Mature YA Romance' and a novel about a woman working in an S/M dungeon.
Parent notes
The thread promotes books with explicit sexual content (S/M) and 'mature' themes that conflict with traditional Christian values. Parent concerns: Explicit sexual lifestyle (S/M dungeon); Promotion of secular and potentially controversial themes (welfare shame, racial identity politics); Mature YA romance with 'self-destruction' themes Romance/sexual content: One of the primary books discussed (Vices/Virtues) features a protagonist who works in a professional S/M dungeon at night, which is highly inappropriate for conservative Christian households. Another is labeled 'Mature YA Romance.' Language: While not explicitly quoted, several books mentioned are described as 'Mature YA' or dealing with 'brutal gangs' and 'crime,' suggesting likely profanity. Violence: Includes mentions of 'brutal murder cases,' 'brutal gangs,' and 'abuse.' Substances: Mentions of 'self-destruction' in a YA context often imply substance use. Worldview themes: Biblical Apologetics (in one book), Gender/Identity Politics, Sexual Liberation/BDSM themes
Why parents choose this book
What makes Up for Reviews (Goodreads Discussion Thread) worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 18–18.
- Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
- Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 18–18 looking for a solid story.
- Personality fit: kids ages 18–18 who enjoy a good story.
Parents love this book because
- Written by Beatrice DeSoprontu (and others featured in forum), whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Up for Reviews (Goodreads Discussion Thread) if they…
- Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 18–18
This book helps develop
Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 18–18 age band.
Things parents should know
- Romance: romantic subplot with kissing or teen dating.
- Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
- Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
- Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.
Reading commitment
Why we recommend it
We don't broadly recommend Up for Reviews (Goodreads Discussion Thread) for the 18–18 age band; see the notes above before choosing. Beatrice DeSoprontu (and others featured in forum)'s voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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