Kill me softly

Sarah Cross

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Kill me softly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Cross

Reading Level 5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) 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 very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

At sixteen, Mira escapes her old life only to enter a world where fairy tales are real and danger lurks behind every story. As she uncovers the mysteries of her past, she must face dark curses that threaten her future. This thrilling journey blends magic and peril in a tale not for the faint-hearted.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 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+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Profanity Sexual Content Graphic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

86,487 words
9h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9781606843239
Publisher
Egmont USA
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,487
Read-Aloud
~9h 37m

Subjects

Characters in LiteratureFairy TalesLoveBlessing and CursingRomance FictionLove & RomanceFairy Tales & FolkloreCharacters and Characteristics in Literature