What reading level is This Is Me Trying?

This Is Me Trying by Racquel Marie is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is This Is Me Trying appropriate for?

This Is Me Trying is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Suicide, Mental Illness.

What genre is This Is Me Trying?

This Is Me Trying is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This Is Me Trying have any content warnings?

This Is Me Trying has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Suicide, Mental Illness. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is This Is Me Trying?

This Is Me Trying by Racquel Marie is 368 pages.

This Is Me Trying

Racquel Marie

This Is Me Trying

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Racquel Marie

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Have you ever lost someone so important that it feels like your whole world changes? Beatriz thought she could handle it alone, but when Santiago comes back, everything she built to protect herself starts to shake. Can they find a way to heal, or will the past pull them apart forever?

Themes

FriendshipGrief & LossMental HealthForgivenessComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel sensitively explores themes of grief, mental health, and friendship through the story of Beatriz, Santiago, and the loss of their friend Bryce to suicide. It addresses difficult topics such as guilt, forgiveness, and healing in a way appropriate for ages 9-12, with emotional depth and realistic portrayals. Parents should be aware of the book's focus on mental illness and suicide, which may prompt important conversations.