Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Black Painted Fingernails cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Black Painted Fingernails

by Steven Herrick

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

This novel follows the life of a teenage boy dealing with his parents' separation and his own struggles with identity and relationships.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and some discussion of sexual feelings occur between teens.

Violence / Gore10

Minor physical altercations and bullying are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

A character experiences suicidal ideation.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative questions traditional societal expectations.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

Adults are sometimes portrayed as unsupportive or flawed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Characters show courage in facing personal challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial love are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Some instances of understanding and empathy are shown.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…