What reading level is This Time It's Real?

This Time It's Real by Ann Liang is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is This Time It's Real appropriate for?

This Time It's Real is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is This Time It's Real?

This Time It's Real is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This Time It's Real have any content warnings?

This Time It's Real has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Time It's Real?

This Time It's Real by Ann Liang is 368 pages.

This Time It's Real

Ann Liang

This Time It's Real

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Liang

Reading Level 7 12LE 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a made-up love story suddenly turns your whole world upside down? Seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's fake essay about romance goes viral at her new school in Beijing, making her the center of attention. But when she pairs up with the mysterious actor Caz Song for a pretend relationship, things get complicated fast—can she keep her secret without losing her heart?

Themes

Romance Coming of Age Friendship Family Social JusticeCareersInternshipsContemporary

Quick Assessment

This contemporary young adult novel follows Eliza Lin, a high school student whose fictional essay about love gains unexpected fame, leading to new social status and an internship opportunity. To maintain her secret, she enters into a fake relationship with a popular classmate, which evolves into real feelings. Suitable for teens 13 and up, the story explores themes of identity, honesty, and young romance within the context of modern school life.