Books Like Darkest Hour
Families who loved Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot 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 Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot 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 middle schooler is navigating the confusing transition of first romances and the pressure of social comparison. Through the funny and relatable diary entries of Mia Thermopolis, the story explores the sting of unrequited love and the realization that the people we think we want to be with might not actually be the right fit. It normalizes the messiness of teenage emotions while providing a lighthearted look at self-discovery. Mia is struggling with a boyfriend she doesn't really like and a crush on her best friend's brother, Michael, who seems interested in someone more 'intellectual.' Parents will appreciate how Cabot uses humor to handle the very real anxieties of being fourteen, from academic struggles to feeling like the 'uncool' friend. It is a perfect choice for readers who need to know that everyone, even a princess, feels like a disaster sometimes.
