Books Like "The People We Keep"
A teenage runaway's search for belonging becomes a tender meditation on chosen family and second chances.
If you loved it, try these next
- My Education by Susan Choi — Both feature young protagonists navigating uncertain transitions and discovering unexpected connections that reshape their understanding of home and belonging.
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah — Shares themes of family dysfunction, survival, and finding strength in harsh circumstances, though Larkin's tone is more gentle and hopeful.
- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman — Both novels center on isolated protagonists learning to form meaningful relationships and heal from past trauma through human connection.
- The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin — Features characters from different backgrounds finding unexpected family bonds and healing, with a similar warm, community-focused narrative approach.
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — While different in scope, both explore themes of chosen family and resilience, with strong female protagonists overcoming difficult circumstances.
That's the general verdict — find out if The People We Keep matches YOUR taste.
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