Thuvia, Maid of Mars

Thuvia, Maid of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1916, is the fourth installment in the acclaimed Barsoom series. This science fantasy novel shifts its narrative focus to Carthoris, the valiant son of the legendary John Carter. Carthoris finds himself deeply in love with Princess Thuvia of Ptarth, a woman whose hand has already been promised to another. The plot thickens when Thuvia is abducted, and Carthoris is unjustly framed for the crime, an event that threatens to ignite a devastating war among the various Martian nations. Driven by love and a desire to clear his name, Carthoris embarks on a perilous rescue mission. His journey leads him to the ancient city of Lothar, a place shrouded in mystery, where he encounters an enigmatic race capable of conjuring deadly illusions from pure thought.

Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.