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A frantic, funny, and slightly unhinged exploration of what happens when the desperate desire to be cool gets a sci-fi shortcut. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Be More Chill.
- anxious
- chaotic
- neon-tinged
- claustrophobic
- 01
Dear Evan Hansen
Val Emmich
A tender, anxiety-laced exploration of loneliness and the lengths we go to in order to finally feel seen.
- 02
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
- 03
The Schwa was here
Neal Shusterman · 2004
A grounded, empathetic exploration of what it means to feel invisible and the quiet power of finally being seen by a friend.
- 04
Before I Fall
Lauren Oliver · 2010
A poignant, time-bending exploration of teenage cruelty and the desperate search for redemption before time runs out.
- 05
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli
A warm, witty, and deeply relatable exploration of the terrifying thrill of letting yourself be truly seen.
- 06
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Ned Vizzini
A candid, surprisingly funny exploration of teenage depression and the unexpected moments of light found within a psychiatric hospital.
- 07
More happy than not
Adam Silvera
A heartbreaking, speculative exploration of whether erasing our deepest pains is worth losing the truth of who we are.
- 08
The Realm of Possibility
David Levithan
A tender, kaleidoscopic exploration of teenage life told through a chorus of poetic voices.
- 09
Shattering Glass
Gail Giles · 2002
A chilling, dread-soaked descent into the toxic, manipulative underbelly of high school popularity where a cruel social experiment spirals into inevitable tragedy.
- 10
NERDS
Michael Buckley
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents.
- 11
Boy Meets Boy
David Levithan · 2006
A joyful, utopian queer rom-com that feels like a warm hug and a confetti cannon going off at the same time.
- 12
The popularity plan
Rosemary Vernon
A sweet, earnest exploration of high school social dynamics, where the thrill of newfound attention clashes with the quiet yearning for a genuine connection.
