I might try to tackle Pride and Prejudice for this one. I've never read any Austen.
Some others to consider: Misery by Stephen King, Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson, Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger, The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
How do we feel about "Darius the Great is Not Okay"? As someone surrounded by teenagers, 'not okay' is an emotion in that setting. Does it work here, or shall I keep looking? (I'm reading it anyway....the language is beautiful so far!)
Some others to consider: Misery by Stephen King, Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson, Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger, The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender