Families who loved The Sterkarm Handshake by Susan Price 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 questions of ethical integrity, corporate overreach, or the feeling of being caught between two different worlds. This gripping timeslip thriller follows Andrea, a modern anthropologist who travels back to the 16th-century Scottish borders. What begins as a mission of exploration quickly turns into a high-stakes conflict when a greedy corporation attempts to exploit the past, forcing Andrea to choose between her modern life and the fierce, tribal clan she has grown to love. It is a sophisticated exploration of loyalty, the unintended consequences of technology, and the messy reality of cross-cultural relationships. Parents should note that the story features gritty historical realism, including intense violence and mature themes suitable for older teens ready for a complex, non-sugarcoated adventure.