Books Like Breathe
Families who loved Breathe by Sarah Crossan 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 Breathe by Sarah Crossan 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 begins questioning the fairness of the world around them or feels overwhelmed by social hierarchies. It serves as a powerful metaphor for systemic inequality, using the very air we breathe as a finite resource controlled by the wealthy. Through the eyes of three distinct protagonists, the story explores what happens when young people stop accepting the status quo and decide to fight for a future that belongs to everyone. The book is a high-stakes dystopian thriller that tackles heavy themes of environmental collapse and corporate greed while remaining grounded in the emotional reality of adolescence. While there are moments of peril and systemic violence, it focuses heavily on the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of loyalty. It is an ideal choice for readers aged 12 and up who are ready to engage with complex questions about justice, privilege, and the courage required to spark change.
