
Poseidon’s Children (The Legacy of the Gods, #1)
by Michael West
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
Archaeologist Larry Shai and his family discover that ancient mythological creatures are real and returning to reclaim the world.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains explicit sexual encounters and graphic descriptions of anatomy and arousal.
Extreme gore, including dismemberment, decapitation, and visceral descriptions of ritualistic murder.
Frequent use of strong vulgarity, including the f-word and other coarse language throughout.
Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or in frustration.
Adult characters consume alcohol and there are references to smoking.
While characters face extreme trauma, there is no focus on self-harm or suicide.
The story features intense body horror and terrifying creature encounters intended to frighten.
Focuses on pagan deities, ancient rituals, and supernatural bloodlines as reality.
The primary focus is on heterosexual relationships and biological reproduction of monsters.
The narrative centers on a dark, fatalistic world ruled by cruel, ancient mythological gods.
Traditional faith is irrelevant against the tangible, violent power of the pagan deities.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery in trying to protect their families from monstrous threats.
Biblical faith is absent, replaced by the reality of Greek mythological figures.
Protective familial love and romantic attraction drive some of the characters' actions.
The story focuses more on survival and vengeance than on mercy or reconciliation.
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