What reading level is Blood Moon?

Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Blood Moon appropriate for?

Blood Moon is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Sexual Content, Online Bullying, Emotional Distress.

What genre is Blood Moon?

Blood Moon is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Blood Moon have any content warnings?

Blood Moon has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Sexual Content, Online Bullying, Emotional Distress. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Blood Moon?

Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew is 400 pages.

Blood Moon

Lucy Cuthew

Blood Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucy Cuthew

Reading Level 8 12IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if a single moment changed everything you thought you knew about friendship and trust? Frankie’s quiet afternoon with Benjamin turns into a whirlwind when a private moment becomes a viral nightmare. How can she face the storm when everyone seems to turn against her?

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Romance Social JusticeMental Health

Quick Assessment

Blood Moon explores the challenges of adolescence, focusing on themes of young love, trust, and the impact of online shaming. Told in verse, it candidly addresses a teenager's first sexual experience and the emotional fallout from viral humiliation. Suitable for mature teens, it includes sensitive topics related to sexuality, social pressure, and mental health.