I got started on Brandon when I was 14, reading Alcatraz. And then I went searching for anything else by this guy. I found the at of kings when I was 15. It can take a little bit to get into, because you're suddenly thrown into a brand new world. But once I figured out what was happening better, I really got into it, and then enthusiastically got going on WoR. so I think that it just depends on your level of reading. like I've always been a big reader. I read Harry potter for example when I was 9 and 10 and understood it just fine. I think I could have used a little more fantasy intro before reading this but I've definitely grown to love the SA.