# Books like Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

**10** books similar to *Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)* by Bryan Stevenson (Young Adult Nonfiction / History · 1130L · grades 9–12), matched on shared themes, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** justice, race, mercy, incarceration, power
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## Similar books

- [Unwind](https://readinglist.school/book/unwind) by Neal Shusterman _(Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of justice and power and overlapping grades (8–12).
- [Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You](https://readinglist.school/book/stamped-racism-antiracism-and-you) by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi _(1000L · Grades 7–12)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Nonfiction / History) and a close reading level (1000L vs 1130L).
- [Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon](https://readinglist.school/book/bomb) by Steve Sheinkin _(920L · Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Nonfiction / History), a close reading level (920L vs 1130L), and the same era (2010s).
- [The Hate U Give](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hate-u-give) by Angie Thomas _(590L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of race and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Legend](https://readinglist.school/book/legend-marie-lu) by Marie Lu _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of justice and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Scythe](https://readinglist.school/book/scythe) by Neal Shusterman _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of power and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Steelheart](https://readinglist.school/book/steelheart) by Brandon Sanderson _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of power and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [The False Prince](https://readinglist.school/book/the-false-prince) by Jennifer A. Nielsen _(Grades 5–9)_ — Shares themes of power and overlapping grades (5–9).
- [Black Boy](https://readinglist.school/book/black-boy) by Richard Wright _(950L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of race and a close reading level (950L vs 1130L).
- [Invisible Man](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-man) by Ralph Ellison _(950L · Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of power and a close reading level (950L vs 1130L).

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