Heartless

Sara Shepard

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Heartless

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sara Shepard

Pretty Little Liars

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In the seemingly perfect town of Rosewood, four friends find themselves caught in a web of secrets and danger after witnessing mysterious events that no one else believes. As suspicion and fear grow, each girl faces personal struggles and mounting threats that test their loyalty and courage. When a deadly presence targets them, can they uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Themes

FriendshipMysteryHigh SchoolSecretsSuspense

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, bullying, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Bullying Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Secrets
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

294 pages
61,487 words
6h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061566141
Pages
294
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,487
Lexile
790L
Read-Aloud
~6h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FriendshipSecretsConduct of LifeHigh SchoolsSchoolsMystery and Detective StoriesRomanceDetective and Mystery StoriesFamily SecretsSecrecyMissing Persons