Scott asked this question about The Dark Talent (Alcatraz, #5):
What age range in this intended for? The cover seems young, though steelheart series was probably young adult and I loved it. Haha
Jingizu Age range is mainly 10-13 but can be 8-15 as well, depending on the child. However, I as an adult, really enjoyed the series, though I do find its not…moreAge range is mainly 10-13 but can be 8-15 as well, depending on the child. However, I as an adult, really enjoyed the series, though I do find its not one of Sanderson's best IMO.

It is not like Steelheart at all. Steelheart is YA, not juvenile and quite a bit darker and more adult than Alcatraz. I mean David is 18 at the start of Steelheart, where Alcatraz is only 13 at the start of the Evil Librarians (first book).

I would say that Alcatraz is more along the lines of the first 4 Harry Potter books, while Steelheart is not.(less)
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