Kiss & break up
Kate Kingsley
Kiss & break up
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate Kingsley
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Love and lust are in the air at St. Cecilia’s. Alice and her lifelong best friend and crush, Tristan, are finally together, and anxious to bring their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Tally is scouting the perfect rebound to make her forget all about her doomed romance with Mr. Logan. But with a strict new housemistress at the school, face time with the boys is severely limited (and heaven forbid the girls actually bond with each other). Will Alice and Tally be able to sneak away for one perfect night? Or are their plans for dangerous liaisons destined for disappointment?
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Kiss & break up Level 0
Kiss & break up is written at a Level 7 reading level across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kiss & break up works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Kiss & break up as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416994015
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction