A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Roseanne A. Brown
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roseanne A. Brown
Song of Wraiths and Ruin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Malik hopes the Solstasia festival will bring a fresh start for him and his sisters in the vibrant city of Ziran, but when a restless spirit kidnaps his little sister, he faces a dangerous bargain that forces him to confront Princess Karina. Caught between duty and survival, Malik must navigate dark magic and deadly choices in a world where trust is scarce. The story weaves intense action with a rich tapestry of emotions and intrigue.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include graphic violence, physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated A Song of Wraiths and Ruin 11IE
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 480 pages (approximately 120,560 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin works for readers up to grade 8.9.
Read aloud, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin runs about 13.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A Song of Wraiths and Ruin as 11IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Graphic Violence, Physical Danger, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin explores fantasy world-building, family, adventure, survival, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062891495
- Pages
- 480
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
- Published
- Jun 02, 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 120,560
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 24m
- Text Density
- Dense