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We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

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... the emotional and transformative journey of a teenage protagonist?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

If you were moved by Henry’s internal struggles and profound personal change in We Are The Ants, you’ll find a kindred spirit in Aristotle as he navigates love, identity, and family in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The novel’s heartfelt exploration of growth and self-acceptance will resonate with you.

... philosophical questions about memory, identity, and the meaning of happiness?

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

If you appreciated the existential dilemmas and big questions about life’s worth in We Are The Ants, More Happy Than Not offers a similarly thought-provoking experience. Aaron’s journey through grief, love, and the ethics of memory manipulation will challenge your perspective on hope and happiness.

... heartfelt coming-of-age stories about confronting mortality and finding connection?

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

If you were drawn to Henry’s struggle with choices and mortality in We Are The Ants, you’ll love They Both Die at the End. Mateo and Rufus’s last day together is emotionally charged, filled with growth, vulnerability, and the search for meaning when time is running out.

... unique and diverse perspectives on identity and relationships?

Every Day by David Levithan

If you valued the inclusive cast and exploration of diverse identities in We Are The Ants, Every Day will captivate you. The protagonist, A, wakes up in a different body each day, experiencing life from countless points of view. This novel thoughtfully explores empathy, love, and what it means to be yourself.

... an intimate, character-driven story set against a backdrop of the extraordinary?

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

If you loved how We Are The Ants keeps its focus on Henry’s personal relationships and struggles while the fate of the world hangs in the balance, The Rest of Us Just Live Here offers a similarly intimate approach. It follows Mikey and his friends as they deal with everyday anxieties, even as bizarre, supernatural events unfold around them.

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