Gone (Gone, #1)

Characters engage in kissing and some suggestive dialogue as they form romantic bonds.

Graphic descriptions include children being burned, beaten, and killed during brutal power struggles.

Mild to moderate swearing occurs throughout, including terms like 'hell' and 'damn'.

Characters occasionally use God's name as an exclamation during moments of high stress.

Some older children find and consider using alcohol or cigarettes left behind.

Characters experience extreme psychological trauma and some contemplate self-destructive actions.

The story features body horror, mutated creatures, and the terrifying disappearance of adults.

Children develop supernatural powers of unknown origin, and a dark presence influences some.

The primary focus is on heterosexual pairings in this first installment.

The narrative explores moral relativism and the breakdown of societal order without objective truth.

A character uses religion to manipulate others, though it is portrayed as personal villainy.

Sam and other protagonists repeatedly risk their lives to protect younger, defenseless children.

Characters occasionally pray or mention God, but faith is not a central guiding force.

Protective sibling bonds and loyal friendships are key to the group's survival.

Characters struggle with grudges, though some moments of mercy occur during the conflict.