The Beautiful (The Beautiful, #1)
by Renée Ahdieh
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
In 1870s Paris, Celine is drawn into a world of vampires and forbidden love after her mother's death.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentCeline and Sébastien share intense romantic and physical intimacy.
Vampire violence and death are depicted with some gore.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The presence of vampires and dark themes creates a spooky atmosphere.
Vampirism is a central element of the story's magic system.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores themes of mortality and the allure of darkness.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCeline shows courage in facing the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Celine experiences deep love for Sébastien.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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