Illusion

Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Illusion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Number 5 in series

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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

The sharp scent of smoke fills the air as Nick Gautier faces a world that’s both strange and familiar. His fingertips tingle with a power he never wanted, while shadows flicker with secrets and danger. What if the life you wished to escape was the only one that could truly save you?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Nick Gautier, the son of a demon destined for destruction, who struggles with his identity and the challenges of his supernatural world. When he is thrust into an alternate reality, he learns valuable lessons about pain, purpose, and courage. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of identity and destiny with moderate fantasy violence but is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

464 pages
ISBN
9781405513579
Pages
464
Publisher
Hachette UK
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionSupernaturalHigh SchoolsSchoolsNick Gautier