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Young Adults · Ages 17+

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

88/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content65

The book contains explicit sexual encounters and graphic descriptions of anatomy and arousal.

Violence / Gore85

Extreme gore, including dismemberment, decapitation, and visceral descriptions of ritualistic murder.

Profanity / Language80

Frequent use of strong vulgarity, including the f-word and other coarse language throughout.

Blasphemy40

Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or in frustration.

Substance Use30

Adult characters consume alcohol and there are references to smoking.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

While characters face extreme trauma, there is no focus on self-harm or suicide.

Scary / Disturbing90

The story features intense body horror and terrifying creature encounters intended to frighten.

Occult & Witchcraft75

Focuses on pagan deities, ancient rituals, and supernatural bloodlines as reality.

Sexuality & Gender Themes15

The primary focus is on heterosexual relationships and biological reproduction of monsters.

Worldview & Spirituality70

The narrative centers on a dark, fatalistic world ruled by cruel, ancient mythological gods.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

Traditional faith is irrelevant against the tangible, violent power of the pagan deities.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show bravery in trying to protect their families from monstrous threats.

Faith & Hope5

Biblical faith is absent, replaced by the reality of Greek mythological figures.

Love & Friendship45

Protective familial love and romantic attraction drive some of the characters' actions.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story focuses more on survival and vengeance than on mercy or reconciliation.

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