Families who loved Black Girl Survives in This One, The: Horror Stories by Desiree S. Evans 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 feeling overlooked, unheard, or is seeking stories where characters who look like them are the victors rather than the victims. This anthology of horror short stories reimagines a classic genre trope, ensuring that the Black girl is not just a secondary character, but the central survivor who outsmarts monsters, ghosts, and societal evils alike. Through a lens of dark fantasy and suspense, the book explores profound themes of identity, systemic racism, and the internal strength required to face both supernatural and real-world terrors. While the stories are definitely chilling and cater to fans of the macabre, they serve a deeper psychological purpose by fostering a sense of agency and resilience. Because it is an anthology, it offers various perspectives on Black girlhood, ranging from urban legends to psychological thrillers. It is an ideal choice for high schoolers who enjoy high-stakes storytelling and are ready to engage with complex social metaphors wrapped in a spooky, fast-paced package.
