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The Final Descent (The Monstrumologist) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The Final Descent (The Monstrumologist)

by Richard Yancey

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young apprentice named Will Henry assists a morbidly curious doctor in investigating and battling grotesque, unnatural creatures.

Concern Level

78/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore80

Graphic descriptions of gore and dismemberment are frequent.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy10

Occasional blasphemous exclamations may occur.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing90

The book is filled with terrifying creatures and disturbing imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The monsters often have an unnatural, quasi-occult origin.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is dark and focuses on the grotesque.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Will Henry shows courage in facing horrific situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Loyalty between Will and Dr. Warthrop is present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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