What reading level is Shadow Society?

Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Shadow Society appropriate for?

Shadow Society is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Shadow Society?

Shadow Society is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Shadow Society have any content warnings?

Shadow Society has a HootRating of 12ME (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 Shadow Society?

Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski is 448 pages.

Shadow Society

Marie Rutkoski

Shadow Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marie Rutkoski

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if your whole life was a mystery, and the world you knew was just one side of a dangerous secret? Darcy wakes up to memories she never had and creatures that lurk in the shadows, threatening everything. When a new boy appears with confusing intentions, Darcy must decide who to trust—because her next move could change everything.

Themes

IdentityFoster careScience fictionSchoolsAdventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

Shadow Society follows Darcy, a girl with no memory of her past, as she discovers she comes from an alternate world threatened by mysterious creatures called Shades. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this science fiction novel explores themes of identity, trust, and courage in the face of danger. Parents should note the story includes suspense and some elements of peril but remains appropriate for ages 9-12.