Chain of Gold
Simon and Schuster
Chain of Gold
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Simon and Schuster
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
Did you know that some monsters don’t hide in shadows but walk right in the daylight? Cordelia has trained all her life to fight demons, but when a new kind of danger strikes London, she must face secrets darker than any evil she’s battled before. And that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy novel follows Cordelia Carstairs, a skilled demon hunter navigating a dangerous world of supernatural beings and hidden threats in Edwardian London. With themes of friendship, loyalty, and romantic tension, the story includes fantasy violence and complex emotional challenges suitable for teens 13 and older. Parents should note the presence of dark fantasy elements and some intense moments of peril.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534452053
- Pages
- 582
- Publisher
- Margaret K. McElderry Books
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction