What reading level is Deceptions?

Deceptions by Kelley Armstrong is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Deceptions appropriate for?

Deceptions is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Deceptions?

Deceptions is fiction — Fiction.

Does Deceptions have any content warnings?

Deceptions has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Deceptions?

Deceptions by Kelley Armstrong is 453 pages.

Deceptions

Kelley Armstrong

Deceptions

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Cainsville Novel

by Kelley Armstrong

Reading Level 8 12LP 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

There’s a secret nobody sees—Olivia can glimpse a blond child sending a warning no one else hears. She’s dodging her ex-fiancé who won’t let go, but what she’s about to uncover will change everything. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysterySmall Town SettingChildren of CriminalsSupernatural ElementsFamily Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Olivia Taylor Jones as she navigates mysterious visions and a tense encounter with her ex-fiancé while uncovering ancient secrets that shape her future. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes suspense and mild peril but handles these themes in an age-appropriate way. Parents should note the presence of stalking and hints of danger, presented in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.