My Ex from Hell
Tellulah Darling
My Ex from Hell
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Blooming Goddess Trilogy Book One
by Tellulah Darling
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Sophie isn't just any girl—when bad boy Kai kissed her, she woke up as Persephone, the goddess of spring. Suddenly, she's caught in a fierce battle between the underworld and Olympus, and everything she knows is changing. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Sophie, a girl who discovers she is Persephone, the goddess of spring, after a mysterious kiss. She becomes central to a conflict between the underworld and Olympus. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains themes of mythology and identity but maintains an age-appropriate tone with mild fantasy peril.
Why we rated My Ex from Hell 11LE
My Ex from Hell is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Ex from Hell works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate My Ex from Hell 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, My Ex from Hell explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and mythology — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780988054042
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Te Da Media
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction