Families who loved Unremembered by Jessica Brody often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the heavy questions of identity and belonging, or when they feel like they do not quite fit into the world around them. It is a perfect choice for a child who feels like an outsider and needs a high-stakes, fast-paced story to mirror their internal search for self. The story follows a girl who survives a plane crash with no memory and discover she has superhuman abilities that she cannot explain. While the book is an exciting science fiction thriller, its heart lies in the exploration of trust and independence. As the protagonist, Seraphina, pieces together her past, she must decide which people in her life are truly looking out for her and which are trying to control her. It is an ideal read for teens aged 12 to 17 who are navigating the transition from childhood to young adulthood and are beginning to form their own moral compass apart from authority figures.