So over it
Stephanie Morrill
So over it
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Morrill
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of fresh paint fills Skylar's new apartment as she listens to the distant chatter of a party she once loved. Each quiet moment feels heavy with whispers and memories she’s trying to leave behind. But can she find the courage to follow the path she believes God has planned, even when everyone thinks she’s just 'so over it'?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Skylar Hoyt, a former party girl navigating life after high school graduation while caring for her younger sister's baby. It explores themes of family, faith, and personal growth within a Christian context, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story sensitively addresses issues of gossip and change, with no content likely to be inappropriate for this age group.
Why we rated So over it 11LE
So over it is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, So over it works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate So over it as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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: Divorce & Family Change, Faith & Religion.
Thematically, So over it explores family, coming of age, religious, and christian — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, religious.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780800733919
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Revell
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction