Families who loved When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot 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 isolated by their own unique talents or is struggling to balance personal integrity with the pressure to fit in. This fast-paced paranormal mystery follows Jess Mastriani, a high school student who gains the psychic ability to find missing people after being struck by lightning. As she is thrust into the national spotlight, she must navigate the heavy ethical responsibility of her new powers while dealing with the skepticism of her peers and the interference of the federal government. It is a compelling choice for parents of 12 to 18 year olds who want to discuss the weight of personal responsibility and the courage required to do the right thing even when it is inconvenient. The story effectively normalizes the feeling of being an outsider while offering a thrilling narrative about finding one's voice in a world that often demands conformity.