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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 16+

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1)

by Gregory Maguire

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

This novel reimagines the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, exploring her life and the political landscape of Oz.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some mature themes and implied intimacy are present.

Violence / Gore40

Violence, political unrest, and death are depicted.

Profanity / Language30

Some profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and moral ambiguity are explored.

Scary / Disturbing20

The tone can be dark and unsettling at times.

Occult & Witchcraft40

Magic and magical creatures are part of the world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality70

The narrative offers a critical perspective on established power structures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal40

Characters who represent authority are often portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters show resilience and determination in their circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Complex relationships and loyalties are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of justice and societal critique are present.

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