Families who loved Alien Adventures: Gold by Karen Ball often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their older teen is a seasoned fan of science fiction and horror and is ready for a story that pushes the boundaries of the genre. This is not for the faint of heart. The story follows a cloned version of hero Ellen Ripley, who must team up with a band of space smugglers to escape a military vessel overrun by terrifying aliens. It grapples with intense themes of identity, corporate greed, and survival against impossible odds. Due to its extreme graphic violence and body horror, this book is strictly for mature teens, 17 and up, who can handle disturbing content and are prepared to discuss complex moral questions about what it means to be human.