What reading level is Nightshade?

Nightshade by Maryrose Wood is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Nightshade?

Nightshade is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Nightshade?

Nightshade by Maryrose Wood is 278 pages.

Nightshade

Maryrose Wood

Nightshade

Q: What age is Nightshade appropriate for?

Nightshade is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence.

Q: Does Nightshade have any content warnings?

Nightshade has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maryrose Wood

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Jessamine isn’t just any girl—she’s a master of poisons, ready to turn the tables on those who have hurt her. In a shadowy world where danger hides in every plant, her choices could mean life or death. But can love save her from the darkness she's embraced?

Themes

Poisonous PlantsHuman-Plant RelationshipsRomance Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

Nightshade is a dark, gothic middle-grade novel that explores complex themes such as trust, heartbreak, and revenge through the lens of a young girl skilled in poisons. Targeted at ages 9-12, it contains mature themes including murder and emotional trauma, making it suitable for readers comfortable with suspenseful and intense storytelling. Parents should be aware of its dark tone and themes of violence, but it also highlights the power of love and redemption.