These Witches Don't Burn

Isabel Sterling

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These Witches Don't Burn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Isabel Sterling

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here's a secret: Hannah can control fire, earth, water, and air, but she has to hide her magic from everyone around her. When dark magic threatens her town, she must face her fears—and an old enemy—to protect everything she loves. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Young Adult FictionParanormalOccult & SupernaturalRomanceLGBTQ+ RepresentationThrillers & Suspense

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Hannah, a powerful witch who must keep her abilities hidden to avoid losing her magic forever. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the story blends paranormal elements with themes of friendship, romance, and suspense. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, it includes LGBTQ+ representation and some intense moments involving dark magic and conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Dark Magic Romantic Tension Mild Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
ISBN
9780451480347
Pages
336
Publisher
Penguin
Published
Apr 28, 2020
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionParanormal, Occult & SupernaturalRomanceLgbtqThrillers & Suspense