Books like Falling up by Melody Carlson

John Bunyan’s classic allegory follows the spiritual journey of Christian, who overcomes trials such as the Valley of the Shadow of Death and Vanity Fair to reach Beulah Land.

A gripping thriller about a family dealing with their teenage son's potential suicide after a friend's suicide, with a twist of unexpected brutality.

A San Francisco-based florist with a gift for interpreting flowers transforms the lives of those around her while confronting her own painful past.

Maya Stark struggles to find normalcy while living with her uncle, juggling a new job, boyfriend, and car, all as she navigates her commitment to Christianity and her activism in a small town newspaper’s Green column.

Sixteen-year-old Haley navigates the challenges of high school and the heartbreak of a secret love, as her world is shattered by betrayal and humiliation in Christian fiction with strong themes of romance, betrayal, and redemption for teens and young adults.

A tale of love, first love, and growing pains between two friends who embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Rita returns to Chicago to help her mother recover from a stroke and save their family salon, finding romance and renewed friendship on an ice rink before Valentine's Day.

A coming‑of‑age Christian tale where a teen named Kim navigates her mother’s ovarian cancer, the pull of friendship, prayer, and faith as she confronts love and life's uncertainties.

Teenage Kim Peterson loses her car license after a speeding ticket and is offered a deal: write an anonymous advice column for her dad’s newspaper. As she answers peers’ questions, she learns that sometimes the only answer is to ask for help.

High‑school diary‑style story of Chloe, a vocalist in the Christian band Redemption, as she balances school, touring, romance, and faith while facing friendship tests and a looming tragedy.

If your vision asked you to risk your life to save others, would you have the courage?When Samantha McGregor tells her friend Detective Ebony Hamilton of her disturbing visions of a brutal murder at a high school, Ebony asks her to go undercover to help identify the shooter before it's too late. The stakes are raised when Ebony discovers that the potential crime may be connected to a larger terrorism threat! Meanwhile, Samantha realizes that her mother's new boyfriend is a little too good to be true. Her unsettling visions, combined with Ebony's investigation of Steven's past, reveal him to be more interested in her mother's money than her heart. To make matters worse, Samantha has been having visions of an unknown boy who is mercilessly being bullied by his peers. Who is this teen? Can she help him? This fourth and final installment in The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series brings Samantha her biggest challenges yet, as she works against the clock to stop a mass murder, help a troubled youth, and save her mother from making a terrible mistake!From the Trade Paperback edition.

Sixteen‑year‑old Maya Stark faces school, family, and romantic drama while discovering her musical talent and learning what truly matters.

A coming‑of‑age story about a teenage girl grieving her sister’s death while grappling with unanswered questions in a high‑school setting that hints at deeper religious and cultic themes.

A tender picture book that guides young readers through grief by encouraging them to create a memory box filled with mementos and written memories of a loved one, with a Christian perspective for parents.

Meet straight‑A student GraceAnn as she navigates senior‑year stress, a painful breakup, slipping grades, and the moral temptation to cheat—a coming‑of‑age story grounded in friendship and Christian values.