In He, She and It, Shira’s motivation to protect her son is a major driver, and her grandmother is also a major character. I’ve read a bunch of “16-year-old discovers they have magic powers” books, but I would love to find more books with protagonists who have more grownup problems than teenager problems. Where instead of the love story being falling in love, maybe there’s a couple who are established throughout the story and have realistic interactions (that aren’t always on the verge of breaking up) like Anne and George(?) in the Sparrow. Another book like The Vanished Birds, with the kid as an MC’s adoptive son. Etc.
by AprilStorms