Families who loved Once Upon a Kiss by Robin Palmer 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 teen is struggling with the social hierarchy of high school or feeling the pressure to abandon their true interests to fit in. This clever time-travel story follows Zoe, a 1980s teen who suddenly finds herself in 2016 as the popular girl she never thought she could be. It tackles the weight of peer pressure and the digital age with humor and heart. While the 1980s nostalgia is a treat for parents, teens will deeply relate to Zoe's struggle to reclaim her identity and repair a fractured friendship. It is an excellent choice for navigating conversations about authenticity, the toxicity of social status, and the importance of looking past labels. The content is middle-to-high-school appropriate, focusing on social dynamics and first crushes.