Alex, Approximately
by Jenn Bennett
Read if you're interested in relationships, spiritual growth, or books for young adult.
This young adult contemporary romance follows seventeen-year-old Bailey as she moves to a new town and falls for a local surf shop employee, while simultaneously developing an online flirtation with a film buff known only as 'Alex'. The story explores themes of first love, online vs. real-life identities, and finding one's place.
- — The book explores themes of honesty and the importance of genuine connection, contrasting online personas with real-life interactions.
- — It presents the challenges of navigating new social environments and finding belonging, which can be relatable for young readers.
- — The narrative encourages self-discovery and pursuing one's passions, such as Bailey's love for film and Alex's for surfing.
- — The book contains suggestive language and discussions of a sexual nature, including references to sexual activity and physical intimacy, which may not align with Christian standards for young adult literature.
- — There is frequent use of profanity and crude humor throughout the dialogue.
- — The romance arc involves some deceptive practices, particularly with the online identity, which, while eventually resolved, could portray a casual attitude towards honesty.
Christian readers, particularly young adults and their parents, should exercise discernment when considering this book due to its mature themes, language, and the secular approach to relationships. It may not be suitable for those seeking literature that explicitly upholds Christian purity standards or offers a faith-based lens on romance and personal growth.
“Christian readers, particularly young adults and their parents, should exercise discernment when considering this book due to its mature themes, language, and the secular approach to relationships. It may not be suitable for those seeking literature that explicitly upholds Christian purity standards or offers a faith-based lens on romance and personal growth.”
- —The book explores themes of honesty and the importance of genuine connection, contrasting online personas with real-life interactions.
- —It presents the challenges of navigating new social environments and finding belonging, which can be relatable for young readers.
- —The narrative encourages self-discovery and pursuing one's passions, such as Bailey's love for film and Alex's for surfing.
- —The book contains suggestive language and discussions of a sexual nature, including references to sexual activity and physical intimacy, which may not align with Christian standards for young adult literature.
- —There is frequent use of profanity and crude humor throughout the dialogue.
- —The romance arc involves some deceptive practices, particularly with the online identity, which, while eventually resolved, could portray a casual attitude towards honesty.
- —The overall worldview presented is secular, without explicit Christian values or a spiritual dimension to character development or decision-making.
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