What reading level is Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick)?

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) by Sherrilyn Kenyon is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) appropriate for?

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags: Profanity, Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Physical Danger.

What genre is Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick)?

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) is fiction. Part of the Chronicles of Nick series.

Does Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) have any content warnings?

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) has a HootRating of 9VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags include: Profanity, Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick)?

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) by Sherrilyn Kenyon is 334 pages (approximately 44,368 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick)

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Chronicles of Nick

Reading Level 4-5 9VP Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Nick tries to keep control and stop chaos, but powerful forces led by Death are set on ending his family line for good. Facing dangerous enemies and tough choices, Nick must fight to protect those he loves. This thrilling adventure is full of intense action and mature challenges.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family Survival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include profanity, sexual content, graphic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) 9VP

Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 334 pages (approximately 44,368 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) runs about 4.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) as 9VP ("Vivid — Physical") because the content sits in the "Very Intense" range — very intense or graphic content — peril, violence, trauma, or mature themes treated head-on. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Profanity, Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Physical Danger.

Thematically, Intensity (Dark-Hunters: Chronicles of Nick) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, and survival — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Chronicles of Nick series.

Maybe not for

! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.