Books like A Little Life

Loved A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara? These five are matched on genre, tropes, mood and pace against our curated shelf.

1. The Great Believers

   Rebecca Makkai

   You asked for found family and friendship — this has both.

2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

   Gabrielle Zevin

   You asked for found family and slow burn — this has both.

3. Crooked Kingdom

   Leigh Bardugo

   You asked for found family and slow burn — this has both.

4. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

   Gail Honeyman

   You asked for trauma and friendship — this has both.

5. Six of Crows

   Leigh Bardugo

   You asked for found family and slow burn — this has both.

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