All that burns
Ryan Graudin
All that burns
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ryan Graudin
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of burning embers fills the air, crackling like a secret waiting to ignite. In a kingdom where magic and reality blend, Emrys and Richard stand together, their hearts entwined but shadowed by a growing darkness. Can their love survive the flames that threaten to consume everything?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy follows newly crowned royals Emrys and Richard as they strive to unite the mortal and Faery worlds. The story explores themes of magic, political intrigue, and romance, suitable for readers aged 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and complex emotional themes related to love and conflict.
Why we rated All that burns 12ME
All that burns is written at a Level 8 reading level across 450 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All that burns works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate All that burns as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, All that burns explores magic, fantasy world-building, romance, adventure, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic, fantasy world-building, romance.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780062187437
- Pages
- 450
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction