Airports, exes, and other things I'm over
Shani Petroff
Airports, exes, and other things I'm over
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shani Petroff
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What if you're stuck in an airport with the last person you want to see—your cheating ex? Imagine trying to escape to Spring Break, but every moment feels like a battle between holding on and letting go. Can Sari find her groove again before the plane takes off?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows eighteen-year-old Sari Silver, a passionate aspiring musician, who faces unexpected challenges when stranded with her cheating ex-boyfriend at an airport. The story explores themes of trust, self-discovery, and young relationships, suitable for teens aged 13-18. Parents should note the realistic portrayal of teenage romance and emotional conflicts.
Why we rated Airports, exes, and other things I'm over 11ME
Airports, exes, and other things I'm over is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Airports, exes, and other things I'm over works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Airports, exes, and other things I'm over as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Airports, exes, and other things I'm over explores coming of age, romance, family, friendship, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, romance, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Hello, goodbye, and everything in between
Jennifer E. Smith
Hello, goodbye, and everything in between
Jennifer E. Smith
Such a rush
Jennifer Echols
Such a rush
Jennifer Echols
So over it
Stephanie Morrill
So over it
Stephanie Morrill
The airport
Stuart A. Kallen
The airport
Stuart A. Kallen
Head over heels
Ryan A. Nerz
Head over heels
Ryan A. Nerz
Field Notes on Love
Jennifer E. Smith
Field Notes on Love
Jennifer E. Smith
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250130501
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Swoon Reads
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction