Drama High Books in Order
Drama High is a 14-book series by L. Divine for ages 13+, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 14
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to intense
- HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 2.7
Drama High Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Drama High books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second chance 2006 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | The fight 2006 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Mild |
| 3 | Drama High 2007 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Mild |
| 4 | Courtin' Jayd 2008 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 5 | Frenemies (Drama High) 2008 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Mild |
| 6 | Lady J (Drama High) 2008 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 7 | Holidaze 2009 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 8 | Hustlin' 2009 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 9 | Keep It Movin' 2009 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 10 | Cold as ice 2010 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Mild |
| 11 | Culture Clash 2010 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 12 | Pushin' 2010 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 13 | So, so hood 2011 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 14 | The Meltdown 2011 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Drama High (14 books by L. Divine) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.7/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Drama High Books
Second chance
L. Divine
Second chance
L. Divine
The fight
L. Divine
The fight
L. Divine
Drama High
L. Divine
Drama High
L. Divine
Courtin' Jayd
L. Divine
Courtin' Jayd
L. Divine
Frenemies (Drama High)
L. Divine
Frenemies (Drama High)
L. Divine
Lady J (Drama High)
L. Divine
Lady J (Drama High)
L. Divine
Holidaze
L. Divine
Holidaze
L. Divine
Hustlin'
L. Divine
Hustlin'
L. Divine
Keep It Movin'
L. Divine
Keep It Movin'
L. Divine
Cold as ice
L. Divine
Cold as ice
L. Divine
Culture Clash
L. Divine
Culture Clash
L. Divine
Pushin'
L. Divine
Pushin'
L. Divine
So, so hood
L. Divine
So, so hood
L. Divine
The Meltdown
L. Divine
The Meltdown
L. Divine
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Questions about the Drama High series
- What reading level is the Drama High series?
- Drama High books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 14 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Drama High books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Drama High books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Second chance (2006); The fight (2006); Drama High (2007); Courtin' Jayd (2008); Frenemies (Drama High) (2008); and 9 more.
- What age is the Drama High series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Drama High for ages 13+. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.