Question 1

What reading level are Lauren DeStefano's books?

Accepted Answer

Lauren DeStefano's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 5 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 5. 3 rated titles by Lauren DeStefano, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are Lauren DeStefano's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

0 of Lauren DeStefano's 3 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (0%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across Lauren DeStefano's rated catalog is 3/5.

Question 3

What age are Lauren DeStefano's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Lauren DeStefano's rated books target Ages 12+ and Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by Lauren DeStefano

Sever

The glass spare

Perfect Ruin

Broken Crowns

A Curious Tale of the In-Between

The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart

The girl with the ghost machine

Dreaming Dangerous