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Trust

30 books about trust

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

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Stars and Smoke #1

Stars and Smoke

For the teenager navigating the pressure of public expectations while searching for a genuine connection and their own t

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The Storms Saga #1

Lauryn Hamilton Murray

For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong

Ages 14–18

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The Ogre Trilogy #2

For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their own emerging truth while discovering that sometimes

Cover of The Sandfather

For the teenager navigating a complicated relationship with a distant parent or uncovering long-held family secrets whil

Cover of Dark Song

For the teen feeling betrayed by family secrets, this gritty thriller explores the high cost of seeking escape in the ar

Cover of The Prisoner's Throne

The Prisoner's Throne

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the discovery that love and loyalty often pull in op

Cover of The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a difficult past while trying to decide if they can ever truly trust another

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House of Night #2

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

For the teenager navigating the pressure of newfound responsibilities while realizing that those in power may not have t

Cover of The Darkness Within Us

The Shadows Between Us #2

The Darkness Within Us

Tricia Levenseller

For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the pressure to be perfect, this dark fantasy explores finding one's

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Katherine Applegate

For the teen weighing the excitement of new beginnings against the fear of leaving a first love behind during a pivotal

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A Clue Mystery #1

In the Hall with the Knife

Diana Peterfreund

For the teen who loves logic puzzles and high-stakes social dynamics, this mystery explores how secrets and past mistake

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Cybele's Secret

Juliet Marillier

For the teen seeking their own path, this lush adventure follows a scholarly young woman finding her voice and courage i

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For the teen struggling with heavy guilt or questioning their reality after a traumatic loss. This thriller navigates th

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The Delusionist

For the teen navigating the pressure of big dreams, where the line between talent and trickery blurs and high-stakes amb

Cover of The Watcher

For the teenager who feels invisible or is struggling with a heavy secret at home, this quiet drama explores the pain hi

Cover of Restore Me

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of new responsibilities while grappling with past hurts and the complicated tru

Cover of Roses & Ruin

For the teen grappling with the weight of inherited expectations and the fear that their true self might disappoint thos

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The Witchery #2

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy while trying to find their own circle of trust in a world that

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The Buried and the Bound #2

The Spell for Unraveling

Rochelle Hassan

For the teen who feels like they are carrying the weight of their world's safety while searching for where they truly be

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Bethany Frenette

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of secret responsibilities and the complex intersection of first love and world

Cover of The Light at the Bottom of the World

The Light at the Bottom of the World

For the teen feeling the weight of family injustice and the drive to fix a broken system. A high-stakes race through a f

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Face at the Edge of the World

For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a friend, this mystery explores the weight of unanswered questions an

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Descendant of the Crane

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and questioning the systems of power they are meant to i

Cover of The Same Backward as Forward

The Inheritance Games #6

The Same Backward as Forward

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

For the teen who feels like their family history is a puzzle with missing pieces, this high-stakes mystery explores the

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