Book Content Warnings & Trigger Warnings
Navigate book content themes safely with our comprehensive warning system
What Are Book Content Warnings?
Book content warnings (also called trigger warnings) help readers prepare for potentially sensitive or distressing content in books. Unlike movie ratings, book warnings are often crowdsourced and can be subjective.
At Booklooky, we provide objective, spoiler-free content analysis using our Looky Rating System (LRS) to help families find age-appropriate books without judgment or censorship.
Why Book Content Warnings Matter
Mental Health Protection
Readers with PTSD, anxiety, or other mental health conditions can avoid triggering content that might cause distress or harm.
Family Reading Choices
Parents and educators can make informed decisions about books for children and teenagers based on content themes and intensity.
Reading Experience
Avoiding unwanted content enhances the reading experience and prevents unpleasant surprises.
Book Content Categories We Rate
Our Looky Rating System evaluates 8 key content themes that families care about most:
Violence
Physical conflict, fighting, bullying, and graphic descriptions
Romance & Sexuality
Romantic relationships, kissing, sexual content, and intimacy
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychological struggles
Fantasy & Supernatural
Magic, supernatural elements, and speculative fiction
Language
Profanity, swearing, and inappropriate language
Substance Use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking, and substance references
Gender Identity
LGBTQ+ representation and gender identity themes
Fear & Horror
Horror elements, suspense, and frightening content
How Booklooky Content Warnings Work
AI-Powered Analysis
Our AI analyzes publicly available book information to identify content themes and intensity levels.
Spoiler-Free Ratings
We reveal content themes without spoiling plot details, twists, or endings.
Expert Review Available
If you disagree with an AI rating, our experts can manually review the book for accuracy.
Find Age-Appropriate Books with Confidence
Search our database of rated books or scan a book cover to get instant content warnings and ratings.