What reading level is You against me?

You against me by Jenny Downham is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is You against me appropriate for?

You against me is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Sexual Assault.

What genre is You against me?

You against me is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does You against me have any content warnings?

You against me has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Sexual Assault. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is You against me?

You against me by Jenny Downham is 412 pages.

You against me

Jenny Downham

You against me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Downham

Reading Level 8 12IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The sharp sting of a whispered secret fills the air, carrying the weight of a broken trust. Two siblings stand on opposite sides of a painful truth, their worlds trembling as loyalty and love clash. In the silence that follows, what will hold them together — or tear them apart?

Themes

Brothers and SistersFamilyGuiltRevengeLoyaltyLove

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores intense themes of familial loyalty, assault, and the complicated emotions surrounding accusations and justice. It follows two siblings from different families as their lives intersect amid serious allegations, highlighting the challenges of defending loved ones and grappling with difficult moral choices. Recommended for readers aged 13 and up, it contains mature content that may require parental guidance.