What reading level is Crown Duel?

Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Crown Duel appropriate for?

Crown Duel is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Crown Duel?

Crown Duel is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Crown Duel have any content warnings?

Crown Duel has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Crown Duel?

Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith is 457 pages.

Crown Duel

Sherwood Smith

Crown Duel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sherwood Smith

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 clash of swords rings out as Countess Meliara stands defiant on the battlefield, her heart pounding with the weight of her father's dying wish. Victory is theirs, but as the cheers fade, a new challenge emerges—can Meliara survive the treacherous world of royal politics? The fight has just begun.

Themes

Adventure Coming of Age Family Fantasy World-BuildingPolitical Intrigue

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows teenage Countess Meliara and her brother as they lead a revolution against a corrupt king to honor their father's last wish. After the conflict, Meliara faces complex political struggles within the royal court. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the book explores themes of bravery, leadership, and the consequences of power.