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Our symbols give you the quick version. The plain-language content notes give you the details, because every reader draws the line somewhere different.

Spice

Romantic and sexual content

  1. 0

    Not so much as a kiss. Boring as can be.

  2. 1

    No more than a kiss or two, and maybe some hand-holding.

  3. 2

    Some good making out—just enough to give you a silly, happy grin.

  4. 3

    Some petting involved. Maybe cover your eyes.

  5. 4

    Lots of making out, petting, and everything right before it heads behind closed doors. Cover your eyes and ears, folks.

  6. 5

    I'd say use your imagination, but you don't have to.

Suspense

Tension, peril, and page-turning danger

  1. 0

    Your pulse may remain completely undisturbed.

  2. 1

    A raised eyebrow or two, but your tea is safe.

  3. 2

    A few tense moments. You may read one chapter past bedtime.

  4. 3

    Steady danger and mounting tension. Keep the lights on.

  5. 4

    Edge-of-your-seat peril. Your drink may go untouched.

  6. 5

    Relentless tension. Cancel your plans—you aren't putting this down.

Creepy

Eerie atmosphere, horror, and nightmare potential

  1. 0

    Nothing lurking in the shadows here.

  2. 1

    A cobweb in the corner. Probably harmless.

  3. 2

    A few shivers, strange noises, or things that go bump in the night.

  4. 3

    Properly eerie. You may inspect the closet before bed.

  5. 4

    Deeply unsettling. Every floorboard is suddenly suspicious.

  6. 5

    Nightmare fuel. Sleep was overrated anyway.