Black Heart
by Holly Black
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young woman navigates a dangerous fae court, making difficult choices to protect her family and herself.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentJude and Cardan share intense romantic and physical moments.
Characters engage in brutal combat and political violence.
Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of despair and difficult life choices are present.
The fae world can be unsettling and dangerous.
The fae possess magical abilities and are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The fae worldview is amoral and self-serving.
Human characters are often treated poorly by fae.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJude shows immense courage in facing dangerous situations.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Jude acts out of love for her sisters.
Themes of manipulation and power are more prominent than grace.
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