To kill a kingdom
Alexandra Christo
To kill a kingdom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alexandra Christo
The text is written at a 5th 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
Lira, the most dangerous siren princess, has claimed the hearts of seventeen princes across the seas. But when fate turns against her, she must face the consequences of killing one of her own kind, setting off a thrilling battle of survival and betrayal. Dive into a world of dark magic, fierce royalty, and oceanic legends.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated To kill a kingdom 10MP
To kill a kingdom is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 342 pages (approximately 101,378 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, To kill a kingdom works for readers up to grade 7.7.
Read aloud, To kill a kingdom runs about 11.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate To kill a kingdom as 10MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. 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, Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger.
Thematically, To kill a kingdom explores fantasy world-building, adventure, romance, and mythology — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, romance.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250112682
- Pages
- 342
- Publisher
- Feiwel & Friends
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 101,378
- Read-Aloud
- ~11h 16m
- Text Density
- Dense