Books Like The Epic Crush of Genie Lo
Families who loved The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F. C. Yee 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 The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F. C. Yee 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 teenager is feeling the immense pressure of high expectations or struggling to reconcile their family heritage with their modern identity. It is a perfect fit for the high achieving student who feels they have to suppress their true personality or their temper to fit into a certain mold. The story follows Genie Lo, a girl focused on getting into Harvard, who discovers she is the reincarnation of a celestial weapon and must team up with a strange new student, the Monkey King, to fight demons. This hilarious, high stakes adventure uses Chinese mythology to explore very real themes of self confidence, the validity of one's own anger, and the importance of cultural roots. It is developmentally appropriate for ages twelve and up, offering a refreshing look at a young woman claiming her power without losing her sense of humor.
