Incriminated
M. G. Reyes
Incriminated
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by M. G. Reyes
The text is written at a 8th 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
Some friendships are so tangled, they might just explode! Imagine secrets so big they could change everything—and a group of friends caught right in the middle. When danger sneaks into their lives, can they trust each other, or will their lies tear them apart?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel explores complex friendships fraught with secrets, romance, and danger. It features multiple perspectives and addresses themes of trust, risk, and consequences, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who can handle mature emotional and social situations. Parents should note the presence of romantic elements, risky behavior, and a plot involving conspiracy and a serious accident.
Why we rated Incriminated 12ME
Incriminated is written at a Level 8 reading level across 400 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Incriminated works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Incriminated as 12ME ("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, social complexity, thematic difficulty — 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, Incriminated explores friendship, romance, mystery, and family — 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 friendship, romance, mystery.
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
12ME — 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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062288998
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction