Books Like The Rules for Breaking
Families who loved The Rules for Breaking by Ashley Elston 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 Rules for Breaking by Ashley Elston often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the burden of family expectations or feels isolated by secrets they cannot share with peers. This high stakes sequel follows Anna Boyd as her family's Witness Protection status is compromised, forcing her to abandon a hard won sense of normalcy. The story moves beyond simple action to explore the profound psychological toll of living a double life and the difficulty of building authentic relationships when honesty feels dangerous. It is highly appropriate for middle and high school readers who enjoy fast paced mysteries. Parents will appreciate how it highlights the importance of agency, the complexity of sibling loyalty, and the bravery required to trust others when your past has taught you only to hide. It is an excellent choice for normalizing feelings of being an outsider or for starting conversations about emotional safety and family boundaries.
