Books Like Junior Year
Families who loved Junior Year by Betsy Franco 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 Junior Year by Betsy Franco 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 struggling under the weight of being the perfect child while the rest of the family is in crisis. It is an essential resource for adolescents who feel invisible or pressured to compensate for a sibling's mistakes. The story follows Ovid, a high school artist who uses Roman mythology to process the chaos of his sister's drug addiction and his parents' high expectations. Written in verse, this novel explores themes of identity, creative escapism, and the specific type of grief that comes from a family member's disappearance. It is best suited for older teens due to its mature subject matter. Parents will appreciate how it validates the experience of the good kid who is often overlooked during family turmoil, offering a path toward self-expression and healing.
