Save Me
Jenny Elliott
Save Me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenny Elliott
The text is written at a 7th 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
Cara isn't just any girl—she's tangled in a world of witches, curses, and a stalker who won't quit. Her soulmate is forbidden, and even her guardian angel might struggle to keep her safe. What happens when love and danger collide in ways no one expects?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Save Me is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring themes of witchcraft, supernatural danger, and young romance. The story involves elements of demonology and stalking within a magical context, suited for readers ages 9-12 who enjoy thrilling adventures with some suspense. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and romantic themes appropriate for middle-grade audiences.
Why we rated Save Me 12ME
Save Me is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Save Me works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Save Me as 12ME ("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, 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, Save Me explores witchcraft, romance, adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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 witchcraft, romance, adventure.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250061478
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction