Velvet
by Mary Hooper
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
In 17th-century London, a young woman navigates societal expectations and her own desires while working in a brothel.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentExplicit sexual content and situations are central to the plot.
Some violence and harsh realities of the era are depicted.
Profanity is present in the dialogue and narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
Themes of desperation and difficult choices are present.
Some characters face despair and difficult circumstances.
The harsh realities of the setting can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview reflects the historical context and its social norms.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in difficult situations.
Faith is not a significant element in the narrative.
Romantic and physical relationships are explored.
Focus is on survival and navigating difficult choices.
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