Books like Out of darkness

Out of darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez reads as poignant, intense. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Noughts & Crosses

Malorie Blackman · 1998

Both explore racism & prejudice

68% genome match

As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow

Zoulfa Katouh · 2022

Same ya feel

68% genome match

Ghost boys

Jewell Parker Rhodes · 2014

Both explore racism

51% genome match

A Northern Light

Jennifer Donnelly · 2003

Both explore coming-of-age

63% genome match

I'm Not Dying With You Tonight

Gilly Segal · 2019

Both explore racism & prejudice

50% genome match

The steep & thorny way

Cat Winters · 2016

Both explore prejudice

64% genome match

Between Shades of Gray

Ruta Sepetys · 1999

Same historical feel

49% genome match

If You Come Softly

Jacqueline Woodson · 1998

Same ya feel

62% genome match

Girl in the blue coat

Monica Hesse · 2001

Same historical feel

62% genome match

All American Boys

Jason Reynolds · 2015

Both explore racism

46% genome match

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All

Laura Ruby · 2019

Both explore coming-of-age

65% genome match

Small island

Andrea Levy · 2004

Both explore racism

63% genome match