Books like Holding Up the Universe

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven reads as hopeful, emotional. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Everything, Everything

Nicola Yoon

Same ya feel

60% genome match

Every last word

Tamara Ireland Stone · 2015

Both explore mental health & first love

74% genome match

My Heart and Other Black Holes

Jasmine Warga · 2015

Both explore mental health & first love

73% genome match

Love from A to Z

S. K. Ali · 2019

Both explore first love

68% genome match

I Fell in Love with Hope

Lancali · 2022

Both explore first love

66% genome match

Thirteen reasons why

Jay Asher · 2007

Both explore bullying & mental health

65% genome match

It's kind of a funny story

Ned Vizzini · 2000

Both explore mental health & anxiety

67% genome match

Full Disclosure

Camryn Garrett · 2019

Both explore first love & self-acceptance

71% genome match

All the Bright Places

Jennifer Niven

Same ya feel

83% genome match

Dear nobody

Berlie Doherty · 1991

Both explore first love

68% genome match

Just Listen

Sarah Dessen · 2006

Both explore self-acceptance

66% genome match

Speak

Laurie Halse Anderson · 1999

Both explore bullying

63% genome match