What reading level is Red Rising?

Red Rising by Pierce Brown is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 630L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Red Rising appropriate for?

Red Rising is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Violence, Physical Danger, Loss & Grief, Social Injustice.

What genre is Red Rising?

Red Rising is fiction — Fiction. Part of the Red Rising Saga series.

Does Red Rising have any content warnings?

Red Rising has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Violence, Physical Danger, Loss & Grief, Social Injustice. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Red Rising?

Red Rising by Pierce Brown is 416 pages.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

Red Rising

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pierce Brown

Red Rising Saga · Book 1

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a future where society is divided by color-coded castes, Darrow, a lowly Red, uncovers a shocking truth: the surface of Mars is already inhabited by the elite. Driven by love and a fierce desire for justice, he infiltrates the powerful Gold class's brutal academy, risking everything to challenge the oppressive system from within. His journey is a gripping battle for freedom, identity, and the fate of civilization itself.

Themes

Adventure Social Justice Coming of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include violence, physical danger, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.