Siege and Storm
Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book 2
by Leigh Bardugo
The text is written at a 7th 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 salty breeze stings your skin as waves crash against the ship’s hull, the air thick with the scent of the sea and smoke. Alina Starkov’s power burns bright inside her, but every flicker brings shadows closer. As enemies chase her across the True Sea, the weight of magic and sacrifice presses down—can she hold onto her own light?
Quick Assessment
Siege and Storm, the second book in Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone Trilogy, follows Alina Starkov as she navigates growing magical powers and dangerous enemies in a richly imagined fantasy world. Suitable for middle-grade readers (ages 9-12), this novel includes themes of magic, identity, and sacrifice, with some intense moments of conflict and emotional complexity. Parents should be aware of fantasy violence and the protagonist’s struggle with dark magic and moral choices.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781780621623
- Pages
- 386
- Publisher
- Hachette UK
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction