Families who loved Paranormalcy by Kiersten White 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 tricky waters of developing their own identity apart from the adults in their lives. It is an ideal choice for a reader who enjoys snappy dialogue and paranormal adventure but is also beginning to question the 'status quo' of the institutions they grew up in. The story follows sixteen-year-old Evie, who works for a secret agency that monitors supernatural beings, only to realize that the organization she trusted may have darker motives than she ever imagined. At its heart, this is a story about the transition from childhood obedience to adolescent critical thinking. While the setting is filled with mermaids and vampires, the emotional core focuses on Evie's search for a sense of belonging and the courage to stand up for what is right even when it is inconvenient. It balances lighthearted humor with more serious themes of autonomy and the ethics of how we treat those who are 'different.'