What reading level is Rush?

Rush by Eve Silver is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 620L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Rush appropriate for?

Rush is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Rush is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Rush have any content warnings?

Rush has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — 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 Rush?

Rush by Eve Silver is 364 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Rush

Eve Silver

Rush

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eve Silver

Reading Level 3-4 8ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Miki never thought a simple trip outside would change everything—until she finds herself healed and trapped in a strange place called the lobby. Now, she's pulled into a deadly game battling fierce aliens, where every move could mean life or death. Can she trust the mysterious leader guiding her, or is this game more dangerous than it seems?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Fantasy World-Building RomanceWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Rush is an action-packed science fiction novel suitable for readers around ages 10 and up, featuring themes of alien combat and survival in an alternate reality. The story involves intense moments of peril and complex emotions as teens navigate life-or-death missions, making it appropriate for mature middle-grade readers who enjoy fast-paced adventure and sci-fi. Parents should note the presence of battle scenes and some romantic tension in the narrative.

Why we rated Rush 8ME

Rush is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 620L across 364 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rush works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Rush as 8ME ("Moderate — 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, physical peril — 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, Rush explores science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building, romance, and war & conflict — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, adventure, fantasy world-building.

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.