Song of Wrath
Sarah Raughley
Song of Wrath
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah Raughley
The text is written at a 8th 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
Iris races through the crumbling city, heart pounding as the power inside her surges uncontrollably. She knows if she loses control, the world could end in flames. But can she escape the darkness within before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This young adult science fiction novel follows Iris, a teenager struggling to prevent herself from transforming into a devastating force called the Hiva. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story explores themes of identity and self-control amid intense action and suspense. Suitable for teens 13 and older, it contains moderate fantasy violence and emotional tension.
Why we rated Song of Wrath 12ME
Song of Wrath is written at a Level 8 reading level across 432 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Song of Wrath works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Song of Wrath 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, physical peril — 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, Song of Wrath explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534453593
- Pages
- 432
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction