Books Like Nice Try, Jane Sinner
Families who loved Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke 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 Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke 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 if you are parenting a teenager who feels like an outsider or is currently deconstructing their upbringing, faith, or family expectations. It is a vital resource for parents of teens who use sarcasm as a shield and are struggling with the heavy weight of past mistakes and public shame. The story follows Jane, a sharp-tongued seventeen-year-old who, after being expelled from high school, enrolls in community college and joins a student-run reality show to win a car and reinvent herself. Through her cynical but deeply human lens, the book explores identity, the pressure to be 'good,' and the messy process of finding a self-defined path forward. Parents will appreciate the honest look at mental health and the realistic portrayal of a young person trying to reconcile her autonomy with her family's religious values. It is a sophisticated, funny, and poignant choice for high schoolers navigating the transition into adulthood while carrying the baggage of their younger years.
