Families who loved Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal 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 teenager is struggling with a chronic health diagnosis and feels isolated from their peers or frustrated by their changing body. This story follows Priya, a student who must drop out of her dream college due to Lyme disease. She finds solace in an online support group of friends with various conditions, only to discover one friend's illness is actually lycanthropy. Through a blend of contemporary realism and urban fantasy, the book validates the exhaustion and grief of illness while emphasizing that one's value is not tied to physical productivity. It is a compassionate and often humorous look at identity for ages 13 and up. Parents will appreciate how it de-stigmatizes medical struggles and fosters a sense of community for kids who feel like they are missing out on normal life.
