What reading level is Oblivion?

Oblivion by Sasha Dawn is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 730L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Oblivion appropriate for?

Oblivion is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is Oblivion?

Oblivion is fiction — Compulsive behavior.

Does Oblivion have any content warnings?

Oblivion has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — 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 Oblivion?

Oblivion by Sasha Dawn is 385 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Oblivion

Sasha Dawn

Oblivion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sasha Dawn

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The scratch of pen on skin echoes through the quiet room, blending with the scent of old paper and fading memories. Callie’s fingers tremble as she writes the stories her heart can’t stop telling—about a missing father, a mother far away, and a life tangled in secrets. Every word brings her closer to the truth, but also to the fear she’s trying to outrun.

Themes

Compulsive BehaviorFoster CareMental IllnessFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Oblivion follows sixteen-year-old Callie as she navigates the challenges of foster care while dealing with compulsive writing and the heavy emotional impact of her mother’s mental illness and her father’s mysterious disappearance. The story sensitively explores themes of mental health, trauma, and family complexity, appropriate for readers aged 9-12 who can handle mature emotional content. Parents should be aware of the portrayal of compulsive behavior and loss, which is handled with care but may prompt discussion.

Why we rated Oblivion 9IE

Oblivion is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 730L across 385 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Oblivion works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Oblivion as 9IE ("Intense — 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, Oblivion explores compulsive behavior, foster care, mental illness, family, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about compulsive behavior, foster care, mental illness.

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.