Forest of a thousand lanterns
by Julie C. Dao
Rise of the Empress
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
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
In a richly imagined realm inspired by East Asian culture, a determined young girl rises from humble beginnings with a fierce ambition to claim the throne. As she embraces powerful dark magic, her path to becoming Empress challenges her morality and changes her fate forever. This tale weaves intrigue, magic, and the struggle for power into an unforgettable journey.
Representation & Themes
Fantasy World-BuildingComing of AgePower and AmbitionMagicFemale Protagonist
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Fantasy Violence Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781524738297
- Pages
- 363
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 102,239
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
FantasyEmpressesWitchesFiction