Invision
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Invision
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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 curls through the air as Nick Gautier faces the weight of a fiery destiny. Born to unleash the end of the world, he’s determined to rewrite his future and carve out a life beyond prophecy. But with dark forces closing in and the fate of everyone he loves hanging by a thread, the battle is just beginning—and the stakes have never felt more real.
Quick Assessment
Invision follows Nick Gautier, a young boy destined to bring about the apocalypse who struggles to forge his own path despite dark prophecies. This middle-grade fantasy adventure explores themes of self-identity, destiny, and friendship, featuring supernatural elements and battles against demons. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it contains mild fantasy violence and some intense moments related to fate and personal struggle.
Why we rated Invision 12ME
Invision is written at a Level 8 reading level across 400 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Invision works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Invision as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Invision explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780349406657
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Atom Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction