Crystal Kingdom

Amanda Hocking

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Crystal Kingdom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Kanin Chronicles (From the World of the Trylle)

by Amanda Hocking

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Bryn's kingdom has been taken over, and her only hope is a dangerous stranger named Konstantin. But trusting him could change everything—especially as old friends like Finn and Ridley step back into her life. And that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Bryn as she navigates political intrigue and impending war in a magical kingdom. Themes of trust, loyalty, and first love are explored in a story suitable for ages 9-12, with mild fantasy violence and emotional tension. Parents should note the complex relationships and some perilous situations within the narrative.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

414 pages
ISBN
9781250049889
Pages
414
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
August 2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Kings and RulersKings, Queens, RulersTeenagersFantasy FictionLove & RomanceFantasy & MagicFantasyFugitives From JusticeMalicious AccusationMurderMan-woman Relationships