What reading level is Dead Moon Rising?

Dead Moon Rising by Caitlin Sangster is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dead Moon Rising appropriate for?

Dead Moon Rising is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Dead Moon Rising?

Dead Moon Rising is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Dead Moon Rising have any content warnings?

Dead Moon Rising has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Dead Moon Rising?

Dead Moon Rising by Caitlin Sangster is 512 pages.

Dead Moon Rising

Caitlin Sangster

Dead Moon Rising

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caitlin Sangster

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

The sharp scent of smoke hangs thick in the air as distant alarms wail through the night. Sev lies trapped in an endless sleep, her mind a puzzle locked away just as the world teeters on the edge of chaos. Can the courage of friends and the strength of secrets buried deep inside save a future that feels almost lost?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Friendship Family Social JusticeEmotions & FeelingsApocalyptic & Post-ApocalypticYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

Dead Moon Rising is the thrilling conclusion to the Last Star Burning trilogy, blending science fiction and post-apocalyptic adventure for teens ages 13-18. The story explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the fight against oppressive power, with moderate intensity related to peril and complex emotional struggles. Parents should note the presence of illness as a plot driver and some tense moments involving conflict and moral challenges.