Families who loved League of Liars by Astrid Scholte 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 beginning to question the 'black and white' rules of authority or feeling the heavy weight of a past mistake. It is a sophisticated fantasy thriller that follows Cayder, a young man determined to prosecute magic users until he meets four teen prisoners whose stories challenge everything he believes about justice. Through a high stakes jailbreak plot, the story explores themes of restorative justice, the complexity of guilt, and the courage required to admit when you are wrong. It is a gripping choice for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy complex moral dilemmas. You will appreciate how it moves beyond simple 'good vs. evil' tropes to look at the systems that shape our choices.