Books Like The Sweetness Between Us
Families who loved The Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle 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 Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle 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 graphic novel when your teenager is navigating the isolating aftermath of a new medical diagnosis or struggling with the hidden costs of health management. Through the story of Perley, a boy managing newly diagnosed diabetes, and Amandine, a girl adjusting to her life as a vampire after a traumatic accident, the book addresses the profound anxiety of being different and the burden of financial stress on a family. It is a nuanced, realistic look at Junior Year for two students who feel behind their peers and are searching for a way to feel normal again. Parents will appreciate the focus on self-care, the ethics of unconventional coping mechanisms, and the eventual realization that health and identity are complex, ongoing journeys. While the vampire element adds a fantasy layer, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the teenage experience of chronic illness and the desire for belonging.
