Books Like Try Not to Breathe
Families who loved Try Not to Breathe by Jennifer R. Hubbard 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 Try Not to Breathe by Jennifer R. Hubbard 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 teenager is emerging from a period of intense isolation, depression, or a mental health crisis and needs to see a realistic path toward reintegration. The story follows Ryan, a boy returning to school after a suicide attempt, as he navigates the heavy weight of local gossip and his own lingering shame. Through his budding relationship with Nicki, a girl who refuses to ignore his past, the book explores themes of forgiveness, the therapeutic power of nature, and the courage required to be vulnerable again. It is a deeply empathetic choice for families looking to validate the difficulty of recovery while maintaining a quiet, steady sense of hope. Best suited for high schoolers, it offers a mature look at the social and internal complexities of healing.
