Pretty Monsters
by Kelly Link
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A collection of unsettling short stories featuring fantastical and often dark, surreal scenarios.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories contain suggestive themes or situations.
Violence is present in several stories, sometimes graphic.
Mild profanity may appear in some stories.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
Themes of despair or dark thoughts may appear.
Some stories touch on themes of self-harm or distress.
Many stories are intentionally creepy and unsettling.
Occult or supernatural elements appear in some stories.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is often dark, ambiguous, and unsettling.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes display resilience in difficult situations.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
Fleeting moments of connection or care may appear.
No grace, mercy, or repentance are central themes.
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