The queen's rising

Rebecca Ross

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The queen's rising

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Ross

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if you discovered a secret talent just as your biggest dream slips away? Imagine being bound to a mysterious lord with a dangerous plan to change the kingdom forever. Now, with battles looming and loyalties tested, what will you choose when passion and family pull you in different directions?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Brienna, a young girl who struggles to find her place in a world where talents define status. Set against a richly imagined Renaissance-inspired kingdom, the story explores themes of family secrets, loyalty, and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains fantasy violence and complex political intrigue but is appropriate for readers ready for an engaging coming-of-age adventure.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

439 pages
ISBN
9780062471345
Pages
439
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family SecretsArtTeenage GirlsFantasy FictionImaginary PlacesImaginary Wars and BattlesArt Patronage