What reading level is Finale?

Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Finale appropriate for?

Finale is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Finale?

Finale is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Finale have any content warnings?

Finale has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Finale?

Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick is 464 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Finale

Becca Fitzpatrick

Finale

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Conclusion to The New York Times Bestselling Hush, Hush Saga

by Becca Fitzpatrick

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp whisper of wings cuts through the cool night air, and the faint glow of moonlight reveals secrets only the brave dare to uncover. Nora and Patch move silently between shadows, their hearts pounding with a mix of fear and hope. Their secret bond could change everything, but danger lurks closer than ever.

Themes

Paranormal fictionFathers and daughtersSupernaturalFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade paranormal fiction follows Nora and Patch as they navigate a hidden relationship amidst a supernatural conflict between fallen angels and Nephilim. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the complexities of family bonds in a fantasy setting. Parents should note mild fantasy violence and themes of secrecy and conflict.

Why we rated Finale 9LE

Finale is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 720L across 464 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Finale works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Finale as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Finale explores paranormal fiction, fathers and daughters, supernatural, friendship, and adventure — 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 paranormal fiction, fathers and daughters, supernatural.