Books Like Dear Universe
Families who loved Dear Universe by Florence Gonsalves 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 Dear Universe by Florence Gonsalves often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling to balance the intense pressure of high school achievements with a private, heavy family crisis. It speaks directly to the feeling of living in two different worlds: one where you must care about prom and college apps, and another where you are watching a parent face a terminal illness. This story follows Chamomile as she navigates her father's decline while trying to maintain her identity as a senior. It is a deeply honest, witty, and profound look at teenage anxiety and grief, suitable for ages 14 and up. Parents will appreciate how it validates the messy, often contradictory emotions of a teen who is forced to grow up too fast while still wanting to be a normal kid.
