What reading level is Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2)?

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) by R. J. Anderson is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 850L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) appropriate for?

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10MT (Moderate — Thematic).

What genre is Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2)?

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) have any content warnings?

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) has a HootRating of 10MT (Moderate — Thematic). 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 Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2)?

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) by R. J. Anderson is 318 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2)

R. J. Anderson

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. J. Anderson

Reading Level 5-6 10MT 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

What if the secret that makes you special also puts you in danger? Tori left behind a life of popularity and comfort to hide her unique talents, but now someone from her past is hunting her down. Can she outsmart them and finally live a normal life, or will her secret be her undoing?

Themes

Science & Nature Identity & Self-DiscoveryTechnologyAdventure

Quick Assessment

Quicksilver is a middle-grade science fiction novel following sixteen-year-old Tori, who must hide her extraordinary abilities to stay safe. The story explores themes of identity, technology, and trust as Tori faces threats from a genetics lab and tries to escape her past. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild suspense and focuses on self-discovery without graphic content.

Why we rated Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) 10MT

Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 850L across 318 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) as 10MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from 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 mild intensity score.

Thematically, Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2) explores science & nature, identity & self-discovery, technology, and adventure — 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 science & nature, identity & self-discovery, technology.