Books Like Totally Crushed
Families who loved Totally Crushed by Eliza Willard 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 Totally Crushed by Eliza Willard often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is first navigating the confusing intersection of friendship and romantic feelings. "Totally Crushed" explores the social whirlwind that ensues when Annabel receives a Valentine's Day carnation from her best guy friend, Sam, a gesture that upsets her other best friend, Phoebe, who has a crush on him. This story gently unpacks themes of friendship loyalty, jealousy, and the anxiety of miscommunication. It's a light, relatable, and age-appropriate read for tweens (9-12) that normalizes the messy, awkward, and often humorous moments of early crushes, providing a safe space to see these common dramas play out.
