Families who loved Horizon by Jenn Reese 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 child is starting to question where their loyalties lie or is struggling with the realization that doing the right thing often means making personal sacrifices. As the concluding chapter of the Above World trilogy, this story follows Aluna and Hoku as they go undercover to stop a war, only to find themselves pulled in different directions by new alliances and difficult choices. It is a sophisticated exploration of friendship and the gray areas of leadership. This science fiction adventure is ideal for middle schoolers who enjoy high-stakes action paired with deep questions about what it means to be human in a world of machines and genetic modifications. Parents will appreciate the way it encourages young readers to think critically about authority and the importance of remaining true to one's values even when the path forward is unclear.