Books Like Lies We Tell About the Stars
Families who loved Lies We Tell About the Stars by Susie Nadler 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 Lies We Tell About the Stars by Susie Nadler 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 friend or the destabilizing aftermath of a community crisis. It is particularly resonant for families dealing with the weight of secrets, the feeling of being ghosted, or the need to find agency in the wake of a natural disaster. The story follows Celeste, a high school senior who refuses to believe her best friend died in a catastrophic San Francisco earthquake. As she journeys across a broken California toward a Florida space launch, the book explores themes of loyalty, the ethics of academic pressure, and the desperate hope that fuels resilience. It is a sophisticated coming of age story for ages 13 and up that balances the grounded reality of disaster with a sense of wonder toward the stars.
