Evermore
Sara Holland
Evermore
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sara Holland
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of smoke lingers in the air as Jules faces the girl who was once her best friend but is now her fiercest enemy. Ancient magic stirs beneath their feet, weaving stories of past lives and lost love. Can Jules unlock the secrets buried in her memories before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
Evermore is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring themes of friendship, betrayal, and self-discovery. It follows Jules as she uncovers the truth about her identity amid a dangerous political conflict and a brewing magical war. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes moderate emotional intensity and mild fantasy violence but remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Evermore 12ME
Evermore is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Evermore works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Evermore as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. 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 moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Evermore explores fantasy world-building, friendship, coming of age, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781408349526
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction