Books Like The Midnight Star
Families who loved The Midnight Star by Marie Lu 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 Midnight Star by Marie Lu 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 grappling with the weight of their own mistakes or feels misunderstood by the world. It is the perfect choice for a young person who enjoys complex stories where the hero is not always perfect and must face the consequences of their anger. The story follows Adelina, a powerful but scarred young queen whose thirst for revenge has left her isolated and fading. To save her sister and the world, she must form an uneasy alliance with the very people she once called enemies. This concluding chapter of a high-fantasy trilogy is deeply emotional, exploring the path from bitterness to redemption. It deals head-on with themes of sibling love, the corruption of power, and the high cost of past traumas. While there is significant fantasy violence and grief, it offers a sophisticated look at moral ambiguity for readers aged 13 and up. It provides a mirror for teens who feel like outsiders, showing that even the deepest darkness can find a way back to the light.
