What reading level is Nemesis?

Nemesis by Anna Banks is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Nemesis appropriate for?

Nemesis is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Nemesis?

Nemesis is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Nemesis have any content warnings?

Nemesis has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Nemesis?

Nemesis by Anna Banks is 359 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Nemesis

Anna Banks

Nemesis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anna Banks

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

The sharp crackle of energy pulses through the air, buzzing like a storm ready to break. In a world where power means control, a prince and princess stand on opposite sides, their rivalry sparking more than just electricity. Can they overcome their differences before the world’s energy fades away?

Themes

Kings and rulersFantasy World-Building Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

Nemesis is a middle-grade futuristic fantasy that explores themes of rivalry, responsibility, and leadership through the story of a prince and princess who hold the fate of the world's energy source. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents a complex world with imaginative elements and mild conflict, making it a thought-provoking read without intense content.

Why we rated Nemesis 10LE

Nemesis is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 359 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nemesis works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Nemesis as 10LE ("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, Nemesis explores kings and rulers, fantasy world-building, adventure, and family — 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 kings and rulers, fantasy world-building, adventure.