Love, Lies, and Video
Cherie Bennett
Love, Lies, and Video
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cherie Bennett
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The hum of the bustling newsroom mixes with the sharp click of keyboards and the scent of fresh coffee. Karma’s heart races every time she sees Demetrius, the most handsome intern around, but something feels off—why does he call her by a different name? The air crackles with mystery and hope, and Karma can’t help but wonder if there’s someone else who looks just like her.
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of identity and romance through the story of Karma, an intern who experiences confusing feelings when a fellow intern mistakes her for someone else. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it touches on typical adolescent emotions and relationships without intense content. Parents should note it includes themes of young love and personal discovery.
Why we rated Love, Lies, and Video 11LE
Love, Lies, and Video is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Love, Lies, and Video works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Love, Lies, and Video as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Love, Lies, and Video explores romance, identity & self-discovery, and friendship — 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, identity & self-discovery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780425159071
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Published
- June 1, 1997
- Type
- Fiction