What reading level is Ascend?

Ascend by Amanda Hocking is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ascend appropriate for?

Ascend is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Love.

What genre is Ascend?

Ascend is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ascend have any content warnings?

Ascend has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Love. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ascend?

Ascend by Amanda Hocking is 336 pages.

Ascend

Amanda Hocking

Ascend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Trylle Novel

by Amanda Hocking

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Wendy is not just any princess—she’s a changeling troll with a destiny that could change her whole kingdom. She’s supposed to marry her best friend to become the strongest queen, but her heart is pulled toward two mysterious suitors, Finn and Loki. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

LovePrincessesSupernaturalTrollsChangelings

Quick Assessment

Ascend follows Wendy, a changeling troll princess, who faces the challenge of an arranged marriage meant to unite her people with strength and stability. Middle-grade readers will enjoy the blend of fantasy, supernatural elements, and themes of love and loyalty. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and explores complex emotions and relationships without intense content.