What reading level is Always Raining Here?

Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Always Raining Here appropriate for?

Always Raining Here is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is Always Raining Here?

Always Raining Here is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Always Raining Here have any content warnings?

Always Raining Here has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Always Raining Here?

Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell is 256 pages.

Always Raining Here

Hazel and Bell

Always Raining Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hazel and Bell

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Carter is on a mission: to find love, or at least a date, in the tricky halls of high school. But when he sets his sights on Adrian, a hardworking teen hiding his own heartache, things get complicated fast. What happens when friendship, feelings, and secrets collide in a world where every choice matters?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Coming of Age Family Romance Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel explores the realistic and heartfelt journey of two gay teenagers navigating high school, family expectations, and their own emotions. It addresses themes of young love, self-discovery, and friendship with sensitivity appropriate for older teens. Parents should note the story includes teenage relationships and emotional challenges but handles them thoughtfully.