What reading level is Icarus?

Icarus by K. Ancrum is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

Icarus

K. Ancrum

Icarus

Q: What age is Icarus appropriate for?

Icarus is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Abandonment, Leaving Without Goodbye, Stalking, Substance Use, Self-Harm, Death, Incarceration, Needles/Syringes, Mental Institution, Hospital Scene, Romantic Content.

Q: Does Icarus have any content warnings?

Icarus has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Abandonment, Leaving Without Goodbye, Stalking, Substance Use, Self-Harm, Death, Incarceration, Needles/Syringes, Mental Institution, Hospital Scene, Romantic Content. 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 K. Ancrum

Reading Level 5 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

A skilled art thief carefully plans each heist with the help of his father's masterful forgeries, targeting a wealthy man linked to his mother's tragic past. When he is caught by the man's enigmatic son, who lives under house arrest, a fragile bond forms that challenges all his rules about trust and connection. Together, they navigate a tangled web of family secrets, revenge, and forbidden love that could either set them free or destroy them both.

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Family Friendship Romance Mystery Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include abandonment, leaving without goodbye, stalking. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Abandonment Leaving Without Goodbye Stalking Substance Use Self-Harm Death Incarceration Needles/Syringes Mental Institution Hospital Scene Romantic Content

Data confidence: standard

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