Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Cemetery Boys cover
Young Adults · Ages 15+

Cemetery Boys

by Aiden Thomas

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2020

A transgender teen boy, Yadriel, summons a ghost named Julian and must help him solve his murder, while navigating his own identity and family.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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 Content30

Some romantic intimacy and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and a murder investigation are present.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal profanity is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense related to the ghost.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The story involves ghosts and spiritual elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

Prominent LGBTQ+ themes and affirmation of transgender identity.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story promotes acceptance of diverse identities.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Yadriel shows courage in confronting his identity.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Yadriel and Julian develop a significant romantic love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story touches on self-acceptance and understanding.

Buy on Amazon

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

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…