Books Like Eyes Open
Families who loved Eyes Open by Lyn Miller-Lachmann 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 Eyes Open by Lyn Miller-Lachmann 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 grappling with questions of systemic unfairness, or when they are facing a sudden shift in family stability that requires them to grow up quickly. Set in 1960s Portugal under the Salazar dictatorship, the story follows Sónia, a teen poet whose comfortable life vanishes after her boyfriend's arrest and her family's financial ruin. It explores deep themes of resilience, the power of words, and the transition from a sheltered life to one of social consciousness. This verse novel is appropriate for mature middle schoolers and high school students, offering a sophisticated look at how personal integrity is tested during political and economic upheaval. It serves as an excellent bridge for discussing how art and courage can coexist with hardship.
