Feuds
Avery Hastings
Feuds
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Avery Hastings
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if a deadly virus started taking your friends one by one? In 2135 Ohio, Davis is a ballerina like no other—stronger, smarter, and more graceful than anyone else. But when danger strikes close, can her secret love with Cole be the key to saving everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a futuristic Ohio, this middle-grade novel follows Davis, a talented ballerina genetically enhanced to be superior to others, as she confronts a deadly virus threatening her community. Themes of love and courage intertwine with science fiction elements and ballet, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story involves illness and some suspense but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Feuds 11ME
Feuds is written at a Level 6 reading level across 261 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Feuds works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Feuds as 11ME ("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, Feuds explores love & romance, science & nature, ballet dancing, adventure, and fiction — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about love & romance, science & nature, ballet dancing.
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
11ME — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250057716
- Pages
- 261
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction