Books Like Lightningborn
Families who loved Lightningborn by Julie Kagawa 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 Lightningborn by Julie Kagawa 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 teen feels trapped by their circumstances or pigeonholed by the labels others have placed on them. It is a perfect fit for the child who is trying to prove they are more than just a street kid or more than just a spoiled princess. Lightningborn follows Remy, a boy living in poverty, and Gem, a royal mage in training, as they unite to save their floating world from sinking into a magical abyss. Beyond the high stakes adventure, the story explores deep-seated needs for belonging, the weight of socioeconomic disparity, and the courage required to challenge the status quo. While the action is cinematic and fast-paced, the heart of the book lies in the blossoming friendship between two outsiders from opposite worlds. It is an ideal pick for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy complex world-building and stories about finding strength in unexpected alliances.
