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The Book of the Flame

Author: Asai, Carrie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.0
Points 7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 46607
Points per Word 0.00015
Page Count 224
Points per Page 0.03125
Series Samurai Girl

Description

The Book of the Flame follows Heaven Kogo, a nineteen-year-old samurai, who returns to Los Angeles and reunites with both old and new acquaintances. She has to figure out who she can trust while dealing with a feeling of being unsafe. The story focuses on her interactions with a diverse group of characters and the challenges she faces in navigating their motives. The novel is targeted at upper grade readers, with a reading level of 5.0.

Quick Summary

Heaven's return to Los Angeles throws her into a dazzling but treacherous world where every smile hides a secret and danger lurks behind every neon sign. Readers will race through rapid-fire twists, shadowy betrayals, and a pulse-pounding race to uncover who truly stands by her side. If your teen devoured One of Us Is Lying, they'll devour this fast-paced thriller. The book is best suited for high-school students in grades 9 through 12, roughly ages 14-17.