This Dark Descent (This Dark Descent, #1)
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
When a young woman inherits a cursed book, she must unravel its secrets to save her family from a dark fate.
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 text.
The story involves death and the threat of harm.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book contains disturbing imagery and a creepy atmosphere.
The plot revolves around a cursed book and dark magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The magic system is dark and not tied to Christian beliefs.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in confronting the curse.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family loyalty is a driving force for the protagonist.
Themes of overcoming darkness are present.
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