Books Like A Fierce and Subtle Poison
Families who loved A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with feelings of isolation or is fascinated by the way family secrets can shape a person's identity. Set in the lush, humid atmosphere of Puerto Rico, the story follows Lucas, a boy who feels like an outsider despite his father's wealth, as he becomes entangled in a local legend about a girl with poisonous skin. It is a haunting exploration of loneliness, the consequences of environmental neglect, and the blurred lines between reality and myth. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated prose and the way it handles themes of social responsibility and the search for belonging in a world that feels both beautiful and dangerous. Suitable for mature readers aged 14 and up due to its moody tone and some dark thematic elements.
