Zeina Joy answers “Do you think this book is appropriate for...”

Robin asked this question about Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1):

Do you think this book is appropriate for 6th graders... 11 & 12 year olds?

Zeina Joy Alright this is for people that are looking for these age ranges as a parent;

9-10: No, it’s not. It’s very violent and chances are they are going to w…moreAlright this is for people that are looking for these age ranges as a parent;

9-10: No, it’s not. It’s very violent and chances are they are going to want to read more books in the series. It depends on their maturity but I wouldn’t want my 10 year old sibling to read this. As children they will break down everything they read and won’t stop thinking about it. Unless they have a clear idea on what sex and violence is like, wait a bit to read. There are still some gore filled scenes. Probably wouldn’t want a child to be reading of people getting their heads chopped off very vividly.

11-12: This is where it reeeally depends on maturity, I read this as a mature 12 year old. Was I ready for this if I was 11.... most likely not. If as a parent you aren’t ready to answer questions on why the characters took their clothes off, or as a kid you want to keep your innocence a bit longer, I wouldn’t read. But it’s really an amazing book SJM is an amazing writer. It’s up to you to decide though.

13-14: Now this is a more suitable age. Again it depends on maturity. Kids are usually in 7-8th grade at this time. I would say wait until 8th grade because this is before a kid goes to high school and life will be more interesting. I feel as a more mature and knowledgeable person I can appreciate the book better. But there are some parents that are very protective from letting their kids know about... you know... se x and if this is the case I would wait until the parent, possibly you, think that this knowledge is ready to be shared. Although the book can be unsettling at times when it hits you hard on what se x actually is.

15-16: YES, GO FOR IT! It’s an amazing series and bound to get you obsessed! Get some juicy stuff and action! SUSPENSE! Oh the suspense.

Whatever you decide, this is an AMAZING book. Tell SJM she’s amazing and that she wrote the best series ever. Despite the explicit stuff and the dark, horrendous side of the book, it’s still great. The detailed scenes are the cherry on top! (less)

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