The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act

Name: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act
Author: Kieron Gillen

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2014
Ages: 16–99

About the book

A stylish and cynical story about a group of gods who are reincarnated as pop stars.

AI summary

A stylish and cynical story about a group of gods who are reincarnated as pop stars.

Why parents choose this book

What makes The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 16–99 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Graphic Novels.
Personality fit: kids ages 16–99 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Kieron Gillen, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 16–99

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 16–99 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
Sexual content: essentially none.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We recommend The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act for the 16–99 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into graphic novels in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Kieron Gillen's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.