Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Dark companion cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Dark companion

by Marta Acosta

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl discovers her new boyfriend is a vampire and must navigate the dangers of his world while protecting her family.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 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 romantic tension are present between Anya and her vampire boyfriend.

Violence / Gore30

Vampire violence occurs, including biting and implied harm to humans.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

Some scenes involve suspense and mild horror related to vampires.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The central premise revolves around vampires and their supernatural nature.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on supernatural elements rather than a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Anya shows courage in facing the vampire threat.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Anya's love for her family motivates her actions.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

Buy on Amazon

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

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…