As I descended
by Robin Talley
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
In this gothic thriller, a young woman attends a prestigious boarding school where dark secrets and a sinister legacy unfold.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
There are instances of psychological manipulation and threats.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of despair and dark thoughts are present.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and unsettling.
The story involves dark rituals and a sense of the uncanny.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative explores themes of ambition and consequence.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates bravery facing danger.
The book does not focus on Christian faith.
Some character relationships show loyalty.
The story focuses more on suspense than redemption.
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