What reading level is So, so hood?

So, so hood by L. Divine is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is So, so hood appropriate for?

So, so hood is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11MS (Moderate — Social). Content flags: Romantic Content, Emotional: Betrayal, Emotional: Family Change, Social: Social Conflict.

What genre is So, so hood?

So, so hood is fiction — Young Adult Fiction. Part of the Drama High series.

Does So, so hood have any content warnings?

So, so hood has a HootRating of 11MS (Moderate — Social). Content flags include: Romantic Content, Emotional: Betrayal, Emotional: Family Change, Social: Social Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is So, so hood?

So, so hood by L. Divine is 213 pages (approximately 62,837 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

So, so hood

L. Divine

So, so hood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Divine

Drama High

Reading Level 6-7 11MS Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Jayd Jackson’s senior year is packed with challenges, from intense rivalries to complicated relationships. Between navigating high school drama, family issues, and a new crush, she must stay strong and sharp to face unexpected threats. This vibrant story captures the ups and downs of teenage life in Los Angeles with heart and grit.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Romance Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, emotional: betrayal, emotional: family change. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated So, so hood 11MS

So, so hood is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 213 pages (approximately 62,837 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, So, so hood works for readers up to grade 8.1.

Read aloud, So, so hood runs about 7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate So, so hood as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Romantic Content, Emotional: Betrayal, Emotional: Family Change, Social: Social Conflict.

Thematically, So, so hood explores friendship, coming of age, family, romance, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 13 more books in the Drama High series.