The fall of the house of West
by J. T. Petty
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A young boy inherits a crumbling mansion with a dark past and must uncover its secrets before it consumes him.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are scenes of peril and implied violence within the mansion.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The house itself is a source of intense fear and suspense.
The story involves supernatural elements and a haunted house.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story draws from gothic horror tropes, not a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in confronting the mansion's horrors.
The story does not focus on Christian faith or practices.
Focus is on survival and uncovering secrets, not self-giving love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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