Books like The unbeatable Squirrel Girl

A shot of pure, unadulterated joy that proves empathy and a good sense of humor are the ultimate superpowers. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The unbeatable Squirrel Girl.

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01
Ms. Marvel
G. Willow Wilson
A vibrant, big-hearted coming-of-age story that balances the spectacular chaos of superpowers with the deeply relatable struggles of being a teenager.
Shares:
- chaotic
- optimistic
- earnest
02
To Be or Not To Be
Ryan North
A wildly irreverent, interactive romp that lets you hijack a literary masterpiece and steer it straight into glorious absurdity.
Shares:
- chaotic
- hilarious
- irreverent
- meta
03
Strong female protagonist
Brennan Lee Mulligan
A thoughtful deconstruction of the superhero mythos wrapped in the relatable struggles of a college student trying to figure out her true purpose.
Shares:
- earnest
04
Sex Criminals
Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky
A laugh-out-loud, neon-drenched romp that uses a wildly explicit premise as a Trojan horse for a tender story about intimacy and mental health.
Shares:
- chaotic
- hilarious
- irreverent
05
Rat queens
Kurtis J. Wiebe
A foul-mouthed, blood-spattered love letter to tabletop roleplaying games and ride-or-die female friendships.
Shares:
- chaotic
- irreverent
06
Runaways
Brian J. Vaughan
A witty, high-stakes joyride about the ultimate teenage rebellion: discovering your parents are literal supervillains and choosing to be better than them.
Shares:
- earnest
07
Bitch planet
Kelly Sue DeConnick
A fierce, unapologetic plunge into a grim sci-fi dystopia where non-compliant women are exiled to the meanest edges of the galaxy.
Feels:
- oppressive
- gritty
- rebellious
08
Nimona
Noelle Stevenson
A chaotic, subversive fantasy romp that lures you in with deadpan humor before breaking your heart with its profound emotional depth.
Shares:
- chaotic
- irreverent
09
Bee and PuppyCat
Natasha Allegri
A pastel-tinted, delightfully absurd daydream about temp jobs, magical girls, and the chaotic comfort of early adulthood.
Shares:
- cozy
10
Machine of Death
Camille Alexa
A darkly clever exploration of fate and human folly that turns a single morbid thought experiment into a kaleidoscope of humor and heartbreak.
Shares:
- irreverent
- earnest
11
Paper Girls Deluxe Edition, Book One
Brian K. Vaughan
A nostalgic, otherworldly collision of suburban coming-of-age and high-stakes science fiction.
Shares:
- earnest
12
Flora & Ulysses
Kate DiCamillo
A quirky, big-hearted exploration of how a little bit of everyday magic can crack open a cynical heart.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest

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