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Invision

Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Invision

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Chronicles of Nick

Reading Level 5 10IP 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

Nick and his team, made up of ancient gods and demons, have gained a powerful artifact that lets them glimpse future dangers. As they face increasingly dangerous enemies, they must rely on courage and teamwork to protect their world from dark forces. Their battle is full of thrilling challenges and high stakes.

Themes

Paranormal FictionAdventureFriendshipHigh Schools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include profanity, graphic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Invision 10IP

Invision is written at a Level 5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 680L across 385 pages (approximately 71,614 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Invision works for readers up to grade 7.0.

Read aloud, Invision runs about 8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Invision as 10IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. 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, Graphic Violence, Physical Danger, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Invision explores paranormal fiction, adventure, friendship, and high schools — 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.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about paranormal fiction, adventure, friendship.
  • 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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10IP — Intense — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Intense
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Profanity Graphic Violence Physical Danger Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

385 pages
71,614 words
7h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
9781250063885
Pages
385
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
71,614
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~7h 57m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

SchoolsParanormal FictionHigh SchoolsAdventure and AdventurersFantasy Fiction