What reading level is This is my brain on boys?

This is my brain on boys by Sarah Strohmeyer is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 760L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is This is my brain on boys appropriate for?

This is my brain on boys is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is This is my brain on boys?

This is my brain on boys is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This is my brain on boys have any content warnings?

This is my brain on boys has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. 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 my brain on boys?

This is my brain on boys by Sarah Strohmeyer is 342 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

This is my brain on boys

Sarah Strohmeyer

This is my brain on boys

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Strohmeyer

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered if love could be figured out like a science experiment? Addie Emerson is determined to crack the code to make anyone fall in love, all while chasing a full scholarship to Harvard. But when a mysterious boy with chocolate-brown eyes enters the picture and her sneaky lab partner tries to ruin her work, will Addie's brain or her heart win the day?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Romance HumorPrivate School

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Addie Emerson, a smart and driven high schooler who approaches love as a scientific challenge. Set in an exclusive private school, the story combines humor and romance as Addie navigates friendship, rivalry, and first crushes. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of teenage relationships and self-discovery with lighthearted fun and no intense content.

Why we rated This is my brain on boys 9LE

This is my brain on boys is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 760L across 342 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is my brain on boys works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate This is my brain on boys as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, This is my brain on boys explores friendship, coming of age, romance, humor, and private school — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, romance.