Let's Call It a Doomsday
Katie Henry
Let's Call It a Doomsday
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katie Henry
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
Ellis has a plan for every way the world might end, but she never expected to meet Hannah—who claims to know exactly when doomsday will strike. Together, they race against time to solve a mystery that could change everything. What would you do if the end was just around the corner?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Let's Call It a Doomsday is a thoughtful young adult novel that explores themes of faith, anxiety, friendship, and family against the backdrop of an impending apocalypse. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it offers a nuanced look at mental health and religious beliefs without graphic content. The story balances contemporary issues with a touch of satire, making it an engaging read for mature middle school and high school readers.
Why we rated Let's Call It a Doomsday 12ME
Let's Call It a Doomsday is written at a Level 7 reading level across 386 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Let's Call It a Doomsday works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Let's Call It a Doomsday 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, 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, Let's Call It a Doomsday explores friendship, coming of age, family, romance, and religious themes — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062698902
- Pages
- 386
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction