Families who loved The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Parents should reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the burden of high expectations or feels the need to hide parts of their true self to fit in. At its heart, this is a story about the heavy 'armor' young people wear to protect themselves and the courage it takes to let others see what is underneath. Tru is a seventeen year old 'bastion' with indestructible skin who has been raised by a recluse assassin after her parents' murder. Balancing high school and a secret life of stealth training, her world explodes when a routine babysitting job turns into a high stakes flight for survival. This fast paced thriller explores themes of found family, trust, and queer identity within a high stakes action setting. It is highly appropriate for older teens who enjoy urban fantasy and stories about discovering one's own power. While it contains stylized violence, the focus remains on Tru's emotional growth and her dawning realization that being 'indestructible' isn't the same as being safe.
