Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
The Good Neighbors cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

The Good Neighbors

by Holly Black

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

Morrigan Crow, a cursed girl, is taken to a secret magical world where she must survive trials.

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 Content10

Mild romantic tension and suggestive dialogue are present between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are descriptions of magical duels, danger, and life-threatening situations.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity or coarse language may be present.

Blasphemy5

The magical system might be perceived as bordering on blasphemous by some.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in The Good Neighbors.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

The protagonist faces despair and thoughts of giving up.

Scary / Disturbing30

The magical world has dark elements and frightening creatures.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The entire premise revolves around magic, spells, and supernatural abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in The Good Neighbors.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story heavily features a magical worldview that is not Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Morrigan shows resilience and courage in facing deadly challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in The Good Neighbors.

Love & Friendship15

Friendships develop as characters support each other through trials.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Some characters show empathy and offer help to Morrigan.

Buy on Amazon

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

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…