Books Like We Used to Be Friends
Families who loved We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding 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 We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding 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 experiencing the quiet, confusing heartbreak of a friendship fading away without a singular 'explosive' event. It addresses the unique grief that comes when two people simply outgrow each other during the transition from high school to adulthood. The story follows James and Kat through their senior year using a dual timeline, illustrating how diverging interests and new relationships can slowly erode even the strongest bonds. This is an emotionally mature look at the necessity of letting go. Parents will appreciate how it validates that friendship breakups are often just as painful as romantic ones. While it contains typical high school elements like dating and parties, its primary focus is on identity and the courage required to move forward alone. It is a realistic, secular guide for any teen feeling the sting of being left behind or the guilt of moving on.
