Books Like Dreadnought
Families who loved Dreadnought by April Daniels 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 Dreadnought by April Daniels 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 navigating a difficult transition, questioning their identity, or feeling like the person the world sees does not match who they truly are inside. It is a powerful resource for parents of trans youth or any teen feeling isolated by societal expectations, offering a high-stakes superhero narrative that mirrors the internal struggle for self-acceptance. Danny Tozer is a fifteen-year-old who has kept her gender identity a secret until she inherits the powers of the world's greatest superhero, Dreadnought. The transformation instantly gives her the body she has always wanted, but it also forces her into a public spotlight where she must defend her right to exist while fighting literal supervillains. This story addresses complex themes of family rejection, transphobia, and personal agency with a gritty, realistic lens, making it most suitable for older teens ready for intense emotional honesty. Parents can use this book to open vital conversations about authenticity, the courage it takes to be oneself, and how to find a chosen family when biological ones fall short.
