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TRYLLE TRILOGY

Amanda Hocking

A teenager realizes she may not be human. (Ages 12 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? YA fantasy themes include supernatural danger, battles, deaths, grief, bullying, romance, and family conflict. Sexual content is limited, but the sustained peril and emotional intensity suit teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Some secondary character deaths occur, which drive the plot and the protagonist's emotional arc.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries are mentioned but not described in a gratuitous or bloody manner.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild language, typical of young adult prose.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romantic relationships and love triangles are central to the trilogy, including attraction, jealousy, and relationship choices.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Features tense situations involving kidnapping threats and supernatural danger.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some light innuendo and romantic kissing scenes consistent with YA fiction.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking may occur, but it is not a central theme or glamorized.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes fantasy combat and scuffles between supernatural beings, but the violence is rarely graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must constantly face fear and uncertainty to protect her people.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The invented Trylle world, magical abilities, changeling premise, and political fantasy setting strongly support imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The trilogy includes varied fantasy communities and social roles, but evidence for inclusive representation of real-world backgrounds, abilities, or identities is limited.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons in leadership and navigating social environments.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are essential for the development of the protagonist's moral compass.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the complexity of choosing one's destiny.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face difficult choices and often display personal growth throughout the narrative.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in TRYLLE TRILOGY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in TRYLLE TRILOGY, and what caused that change?
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