Books Like "More Happy Than Not"
A devastating YA novel about memory, identity, and the dangerous allure of forgetting who you are.
If you loved it, try these next
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera — Silvera's later work with similar emotional intensity and exploration of mortality and friendship.
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz — Coming-of-age story exploring Latino teen identity and questioning sexuality with literary depth.
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth — Raw portrayal of a teen struggling with sexual identity and mental health in an unsupportive environment.
- I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson — Emotionally intense YA dealing with family trauma, identity, and the complexity of teenage relationships.
- We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson — Dark YA combining sci-fi elements with unflinching examination of depression and suicidal ideation.
That's the general verdict — find out if More Happy Than Not matches YOUR taste.
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