Books Like Good Enough
Families who loved Good Enough by Paula Yoo 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 Good Enough by Paula Yoo 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 is struggling under the weight of high expectations, whether from family, school, or their own internal drive for perfection. It is a vital resource for parents whose children feel they must check every box to be worthy of love and success. Paula Yoo explores the high-stakes world of a Korean-American girl balancing Ivy League dreams with her own emerging passions for music and a certain trumpet player. While the story centers on the specific pressures of the 2300 plus SAT score and the Harvard or Yale obsession, its emotional core is universal. It addresses anxiety, the fear of disappointing parents, and the courageous act of defining success on one's own terms. This funny and relatable novel is perfect for high schoolers navigating the college admissions frenzy and the delicate shift toward independence.
