Books Like Freshman Breakup
Families who loved Freshman Breakup by Linda A. Cooney 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 Freshman Breakup by Linda A. Cooney often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent should reach for this book when their teenager is experiencing the profound, identity-shaking grief of a first major breakup or the destabilizing transition to college life. It serves as a compassionate mirror for teens who feel like their world is ending because a significant relationship has dissolved just as their social landscape is shifting. The story follows KC, Faith, and Winnie as they navigate the highs and lows of freshman year at the University of California, focusing on the painful process of letting go of high school sweethearts and old versions of themselves. While it is an entertaining piece of 90s nostalgia, it provides a realistic look at jealousy, the loss of shared history, and the necessity of finding one's own path. It is highly appropriate for middle to late teens who are starting to think about life after high school and the complexity of adult relationships.
