Books Like Our Chemical Hearts
Families who loved Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland 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 Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland 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 navigating the complex, often messy reality of a first major relationship or struggling to understand that love cannot always heal another person's trauma. Unlike many idealized young adult romances, this story offers a grounded look at how grief and physical disability can shape one's identity and ability to connect with others. It is a poignant exploration of why some hearts cannot be fixed, only lived with. The story follows Henry Page, a self-proclaimed romantic who falls for Grace Town, a new student who is physically disabled and emotionally withdrawn. As they work together on the school paper, Henry becomes obsessed with 'solving' the mystery of Grace's pain. Parents should be aware that the book deals candidly with heavy themes including the aftermath of a fatal car accident, depression, and teenage sexuality, making it best suited for mature high schoolers who appreciate emotional honesty over fairy-tale endings.
