What reading level is You don't know my name?

You don't know my name by Kristen Orlando is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is You don't know my name appropriate for?

You don't know my name is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.

What genre is You don't know my name?

You don't know my name is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does You don't know my name have any content warnings?

You don't know my name has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Romantic Content. 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 don't know my name?

You don't know my name by Kristen Orlando is 291 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

You don't know my name

Kristen Orlando

You don't know my name

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristen Orlando

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp click of a lock picks through the quiet night as Reagan Elizabeth Hillis slips into yet another new identity. Trained to be a spy and fighter, she’s always had to keep secrets, but when she falls for the boy next door, the walls start to close in. Can she choose between the thrilling life she was born for and the normal one she secretly craves?

Themes

Adventure Family Friendship Romance Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 17-year-old Reagan, a trained spy grappling with her identity and the pressure to join a secret agency. The story blends action, suspense, and romance with themes of family and self-discovery, appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and complex emotional themes, but the book handles them thoughtfully within a high school setting.

Why we rated You don't know my name 9ME

You don't know my name is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 291 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, You don't know my name works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate You don't know my name as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.

Thematically, You don't know my name explores adventure, family, friendship, romance, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.