Conspiracy of Princes
Justin Somper
Conspiracy of Princes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Justin Somper
Allies & Assassins
The text is written at a 6th 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
Prince Jared faces a kingdom filled with secrets and danger after his brother's murder casts suspicion within the royal court. As threats loom from rival princes and unseen enemies, Jared must forge alliances to protect his crown and uncover the conspiracies that threaten his reign. This gripping medieval adventure weaves intrigue and suspense in a world where loyalty is a precious commodity.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, political intrigue, betrayal. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Conspiracy of Princes 11MP
Conspiracy of Princes is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 496 pages (approximately 108,486 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Conspiracy of Princes works for readers up to grade 8.2.
Read aloud, Conspiracy of Princes runs about 12.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Conspiracy of Princes as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Political Intrigue, Betrayal.
Thematically, Conspiracy of Princes explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316253970
- Pages
- 496
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 108,486
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 3m
- Text Density
- Standard