What reading level is The Last Word?

The Last Word by Samantha Hastings is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Last Word appropriate for?

The Last Word is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Last Word?

The Last Word is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Last Word have any content warnings?

The Last Word has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Last Word?

The Last Word by Samantha Hastings is 288 pages.

The Last Word

Samantha Hastings

The Last Word

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Samantha Hastings

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what happens when your favorite story ends too soon? In the smoky, gaslit streets of Victorian London, Lucinda Leavitt won't rest until she uncovers the ending left behind by a mysterious, vanished author. But as she and David chase secrets across the country, will the truth about the story—and themselves—stay hidden?

Themes

Young Adult FictionRomance Historical Mystery Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in Victorian London, this historical young adult novel follows Lucinda, a clever young woman determined to find out how her favorite unfinished serialized novel ends. Alongside David, her father's busy business partner, she embarks on a journey filled with mystery, romance, and self-discovery. Suitable for teens 13 and up, the story contains light humor and explores themes of determination, identity, and historical settings without intense content.