Families who loved V Is for Villain by Peter Moore 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 teenager feels overshadowed by a high-achieving sibling or starts questioning whether the 'good guys' in authority are truly acting in everyone's best interest. V is for Villain tells the story of Brad Baron, a teenager living in the shadow of his world-famous superhero brother. While Brad possesses a genius-level intellect, his lack of physical powers lands him in a school for 'low-tier' students. As Brad begins to peel back the layers of his society, he discovers that the heroic Justice Force might actually be the ones keeping people down. This gritty, dystopian novel explores themes of self-worth, the ethics of power, and the courage it takes to define one's own identity. It is a thought-provoking choice for middle and high schoolers who enjoy deconstructing traditional hero narratives and grappling with moral ambiguity.