Families who loved Djinn by Sang Kromah 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 teen feels physically or emotionally overwhelmed by the energy of others and struggles to find their place in a world that feels too loud. Bijou Fitzroy has spent her life as a recluse due to her intense empathic abilities, but moving to a new town forces her to navigate the sensory overload of a public high school. As she discovers her sensitivity is actually a gateway to a hidden world of supernatural danger, the story explores deep themes of isolation, ancestral secrets, and the transition from fearing one's gifts to mastering them. It is a gripping choice for older teens who appreciate urban fantasy with a darker, more atmospheric edge.