Books Like What Once Was Mine
Families who loved What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell 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 What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell 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 teen feels that their unique talents or personality traits are a liability rather than a gift. This darker, psychological reimagining of the Rapunzel story replaces the healing golden hair with a silver mane that possesses the power to hurt and destroy. It is a profound exploration of the fear of one's own power and the struggle to separate your identity from the labels placed upon you by authority figures. While it retains the adventure of the original Disney film, it delves much deeper into the themes of isolation, gaslighting, and the burden of perceived dangerousness. This is an ideal choice for a young adult navigating the complexities of self-acceptance and the terrifying first steps toward independence from a controlling environment. It transforms a familiar fairy tale into a nuanced coming-of-age journey about finding light within your own perceived darkness.
