Books Like How to Find a Missing Girl
Families who loved How to Find a Missing Girl by Victoria Wlosok 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 How to Find a Missing Girl by Victoria Wlosok often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the complex grief of a missing loved one or feeling frustrated by the perceived inaction of authority figures. It is a sharp, contemporary mystery about Iris, a girl who runs an amateur detective agency while searching for her missing sister. When her ex-girlfriend also disappears, Iris must race against a literal clock to find the truth before she turns eighteen and faces legal consequences for her interference. The story explores themes of resilience, justice, and the weight of being a queer teen in a small town. It is ideal for older teens who enjoy high-stakes thrillers with emotional depth, as it tackles heavy topics like loss and systemic failure with a realistic, yet ultimately empowering, lens. Parents will appreciate the focus on female agency, loyalty, and the pursuit of truth.
