Families who loved Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter 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 navigating the tricky balance between loyalty to a friend and the pressures of family expectations. This fast paced heist novel follows Kat Bishop as she tries to help her friend Hale navigate a massive inheritance that threatens to tear their world apart. While the plot involves elaborate international cons, the heart of the story is about trust and deciding who your real family is when biological ties become complicated. It is an excellent choice for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy high stakes puzzles and stories about tight knit friend groups. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary and the way it explores the consequences of wealth and corporate greed without losing its sense of fun and adventure.