Secret vampire

L.J. Smith

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Secret vampire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder

by L.J. Smith

Night World

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a hidden world where vampires, witches, and shapeshifters live secretly among humans, breaking the rules means risking everything. Poppy faces a life-changing choice when her terminal illness meets the possibility of immortality through her secret love, James, a vampire bound by strict laws. As forbidden romances ignite and magical battles unfold, loyalty and love are put to the ultimate test.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, romantic content, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Romantic Content Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

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154,503 words
17h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416974505
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2008-06-03
Type
Fiction
Word Count
154,503
Read-Aloud
~17h 10m

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