Shine

Jeri Smith-Ready

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Shine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Shade Trilogy

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Aura, a seventeen-year-old caught between the living and the supernatural, faces a tough choice between the ghostly Logan and her vibrant partner Zachary. As she uncovers secrets about the mysterious Shift and her own history, emotions run deep and challenges arise. This thrilling tale blends love and mystery in a world where the past and present collide.

Themes

SupernaturalGhostsLoveMystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, profanity, sexual references. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Romantic Content Profanity Sexual References
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

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Details

ISBN
9781442439450
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Subjects

SupernaturalGhostsLoveGhost StoriesParanormal FictionFirst LovesLove Stories