Families who loved Natural Born Angel by Scott Speer 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 feeling the weight of peer pressure or struggling to maintain their identity while part of a 'power couple' or high-profile social group. This sequel continues Maddy's journey as she navigates a world where Angels are celebrities, but a rising anti-Angel movement creates sharp social divisions. It explores the nuances of loyalty and the difficulty of standing up for what is right when it means going against the people you love. While the story is a supernatural thriller involving demons and celestial war, the emotional core deals with the transition from follower to leader. Parents will find it a useful tool for discussing how to handle public scrutiny and the importance of making ethical choices under fire. It is best suited for older teens due to its romantic intensity and darker themes of war and societal collapse.