What reading level is Defy?

Defy by Sara B. Larson is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

Defy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Defy series.

How many pages is Defy?

Defy by Sara B. Larson is 323 pages (approximately 86,511 words).

Defy

Sara B. Larson

Defy

Q: What age is Defy appropriate for?

Defy is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Torture, Self-Harm, Amputation, Parental Death, Nudity, Hate Speech, Misophonia, Emotional Sacrifice.

Q: Does Defy have any content warnings?

Defy has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Torture, Self-Harm, Amputation, Parental Death, Nudity, Hate Speech, Misophonia, Emotional Sacrifice. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sara B. Larson

Defy

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Alexa disguises herself as a boy to join the king's army but soon finds herself captured by a dangerous sorcerer alongside the prince and another guard. As secrets come to light, Alexa must navigate perilous magic, fierce battles, and complicated feelings. Courage and loyalty are tested in this thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists.