What reading level is Gilded?

Gilded by Marissa Meyer is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Gilded appropriate for?

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

What genre is Gilded?

Gilded is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Gilded have any content warnings?

Gilded 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 Gilded?

Gilded by Marissa Meyer is 512 pages.

Gilded

Marissa Meyer

Gilded

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marissa Meyer

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

Here's a secret: Serilda's stories aren't just made-up tales—they might be more real than anyone thinks. When a dark king demands she spin straw into gold, she calls on a mysterious boy for help. But what if his price is more than she bargained for? That's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Romance Adventure Coming of AgeFairy Tales & FolkloreMystery

Quick Assessment

Gilded is a young adult fantasy novel that reimagines classic fairy tales with darker themes, including curses, supernatural creatures, and moral challenges. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, it explores complex emotions and romantic elements within a suspenseful plot. Parents should be aware of some intense fantasy violence and thematic depth.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Light

Thematic

Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

512 pages

ISBN: 9781250895554
Pages: 512
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 2024-07-09
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore, AdaptationsYoung Adult Fiction, Romance, GeneralSerie:GildedFantasyYoung AdultRetellingsRomanceYoung Adult FantasyFairy TalesMagicFairy Tale Retellings

People

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