What reading level is How it ends?

How it ends by Laura Wiess is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is How it ends appropriate for?

How it ends is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is How it ends?

How it ends is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does How it ends have any content warnings?

How it ends has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — 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 How it ends?

How it ends by Laura Wiess is 368 pages.

How it ends

Laura Wiess

How it ends

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Wiess

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Love can be confusing—sometimes it feels like a storm you can't escape. Hanna thought being with Seth would be perfect, but instead, it's filled with fights and control. Then she meets Mrs. Schoenmaker, whose story might just change everything Hanna thinks she knows about love, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of AgeInterpersonal RelationsLoveFamilyCaregiving

Quick Assessment

How It Ends is a middle-grade novel about a seventeen-year-old girl grappling with a troubled romantic relationship and the challenges of caring for an elderly neighbor with Parkinson’s disease. The story thoughtfully explores themes of love, control, sacrifice, and personal growth appropriate for ages 9-12, though parents should be aware it deals with complex emotional dynamics and family caregiving. The narrative includes some mature themes such as controlling relationships and illness but presents them with sensitivity.