Kissing Booth #2
Beth Reekles
Kissing Booth #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Going the Distance
by Beth Reekles
The text is written at a 7th 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
Noah might be miles away, but his shadow feels closer than ever. When texts and calls aren’t enough, Elle’s world starts to spin—especially with a new boy, Levi, stepping into the picture. Can love really survive the distance, or is Elle’s heart about to face its biggest test yet?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This sequel to the popular young adult romance explores the challenges of a long-distance relationship as Elle navigates feelings of jealousy and new attractions. Aimed at teens 13 and older, the story includes themes of dating, trust, and emotional growth, with some mature content related to romantic relationships. Parents should be aware of the book's focus on teen romance and social dynamics.
Why we rated Kissing Booth #2 12ME
Kissing Booth #2 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kissing Booth #2 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Kissing Booth #2 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 — 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, Kissing Booth #2 explores romance, coming of age, friendship, social themes, and dating & sex — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about romance, coming of age, friendship.
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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780593172575
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Ember
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction