Books Like Notorious
Families who loved Notorious by Sheila Michelle 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 Notorious by Sheila Michelle often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the exhausting social performance required by high school cliques or when they suspect their child is losing their sense of self to fit in with a popular group. The story explores the lives of seven girls who comprise the elite PG clique, focusing on the heavy price of maintaining a notorious reputation. It delves into the internal monologues of girls who seem perfect on the outside but deal with profound jealousy, fear of being ousted, and the pressure of public perception. Parents might choose this book to open a dialogue about the difference between being known and being truly seen. It is a realistic, gritty look at adolescent social dynamics that normalizes the anxiety of high school while encouraging readers to look beneath the surface of status.
