Books Like Taking Over
Families who loved Taking Over by Jennifer Sarasin 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 Taking Over by Jennifer Sarasin 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 teen is struggling with jealousy or feeling threatened by a new person in their friend group. It's for the child who feels their social standing is suddenly unstable and doesn't know how to handle the complex emotions of comparison and competition. Taking Over Cheerleaders follows Bambi, a high school cheerleader whose world is turned upside down when a talented new girl, Dallas, joins the squad and immediately captures everyone's attention. The story dives deep into the emotional turmoil of feeling replaced, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, identity, and the intense pressure to belong. This book is a great choice for teens aged 12 to 16 as it normalizes these difficult feelings and opens a door for conversations about self-worth beyond social status.
