Books Like Underground
Families who loved Underground by Darren Shan 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 Underground by Darren Shan 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 is grappling with heavy questions about inherited prejudice or the pressure to follow a toxic family legacy. Underground follows B Smith, a teenager who must redefine her identity in a brutal dystopian landscape after rejecting her father's racist worldview. This gritty sequel uses the zombie genre to explore the weight of guilt, the complexity of trust, and the courage it takes to stand up for justice when everyone else is falling in line. Parents should be aware that this is intense horror, containing visceral descriptions of violence and gore alongside sophisticated social commentary. It is an ideal choice for mature teens who enjoy fast-paced action but also want to chew on deep ethical dilemmas and the consequences of their choices.
