What reading level is Romeo's Ex?

Romeo's Ex by Lisa Fiedler is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 840L). Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is Romeo's Ex appropriate for?

Romeo's Ex is recommended for Ages 11+. HootRating: 10LS (Light — Social). Content flags: Romantic Content, Family Change.

Does Romeo's Ex have any content warnings?

Romeo's Ex has a HootRating of 10LS (Light — Social). Content flags include: Romantic Content, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Romeo's Ex?

Romeo's Ex by Lisa Fiedler is 256 pages (approximately 49,058 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Romeo's Ex

Lisa Fiedler

Romeo's Ex

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Rosalind's Story

by Lisa Fiedler

Reading Level 5-6 10LS Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sixteen-year-old Rosaline dreams of becoming a skilled healer while navigating the complicated world of her family's ancient feud. As her cousin Juliet secretly marries Romeo Montague, Rosaline finds herself caught in a web of love, loyalty, and family secrets that challenge everything she knows. This tale weaves romance and courage in a world where hearts and loyalties are tested.

Themes

Love & RomanceFamily Coming of Age Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, family change. Written for readers ages 11+.

Why we rated Romeo's Ex 10LS

Romeo's Ex is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 840L across 256 pages (approximately 49,058 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Romeo's Ex works for readers up to grade 7.8.

Read aloud, Romeo's Ex runs about 5.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Romeo's Ex as 10LS ("Light — Social") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Romantic Content, Family Change.

Thematically, Romeo's Ex explores love & romance, family, coming of age, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 11+ 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 love & romance, family, coming of age.