Books Like Jatta
Families who loved Jatta by Jenny Hale 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 Jatta by Jenny Hale often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for Jatta when your teen is struggling with a secret part of themselves that they feel is monstrous or unlovable. Whether it is a changing body, a mental health struggle, or a deep sense of being an outsider, this story provides a safe, metaphorical space to explore those heavy emotions. The book follows Princess Jatta, who carries a hidden werewolf curse. Fearing her own nature, she must flee her home and journey into a dark kingdom where her survival depends on accepting the very thing she fears most. It is an intense, gothic fantasy that mirrors the turbulence of adolescence. While it features romantic elements and spooky thrills, it ultimately focuses on the bond between siblings and the courage required to own one's identity. It is a powerful tool for opening conversations about shame, body changes, and finding strength in what makes us different.
