If You Liked This Book, Read This Next || #1

7:20 PM Deborah Embury 1 Comments

Have you ever finished a book or series and wished the author had written more? It's one of the most frustrating things a bookworm can experience when they realize a beloved book is over. Book hangovers are a real thing, people.
I've seen a couple videos where bloggers recommend books that are similar to other titles, and I thought I'd do the same! It's a really phenomenal way to discover books that are close enough to what you like to enjoy it, but of course, each book is different so there's a whole new story to be found.
So, here are four book-to-book recommendations I hope you'll enjoy!

Similar Themes Include: Grieving; death of a loved one; loss; depression; LGBT+ main characters.

Both of these novels are multilayered stories that each move backwards and forwards in time, weaving a narrative of death and the impact death has on the ones left behind. Yes, both of these are pretty heavy and have quite a few teary moments. But they're also hopeful and lyrical in their own right.


Similar Themes Include: Main characters who cannot leave their houses; potential boy-next-door romances; dreams of traveling; close relationships with mothers.

Quite honestly, it's remarkable how two books can be so similar and yet also so different. Both deal with teenage love, illness, and acceptance. There is a great mental health narrative in "Under Rose-Tainted Skies" as it talks about OCD, self harm, and anxiety. "Everything, Everything" has a bit more of a classic contemporary feel to it. And while I won't spoil the ending I will say that both books have some pretty eye-popping twists that I did not see coming!


Similar Themes Include: Setting in Rome/Roman-inspired world; fighting and battles; threads of magic; strong female warriors; controlling empires; captured main characters; schools for battle training.

I just mentioned these two books together in my review of "The Valiant", but they're worth mentioning again! These are modern day epics, stories of bravery and heroics, of flaws and fighting. Maybe I have "a type" but I truly love books with ancient Rome vibes and badass warriors. They're never a dull read! Plus, there are really swoon-worthy soldiers in both. ;) If you want a daring, nail-biting read, these are the books for you. Just know they're a little bit graphic, what with all the sword fighting and whatnot.


Similar Themes Include: college setting; creative writing/English classes; "cute & fluffy" contemporary reads; characters placed together via class project; shy main characters.

Looking to get a little more of that slightly geeky, adorable "Fangirl" vibe? Sounds like you need "A Little Something Different" (lololol). Ahem. Truly though, both of these are fun and grin-inducing books that will make you want to start writing fanfiction or stories of your own. There are cute college boys, opportunity-filled class projects, and charming moments that will make you go "awww!" Rowell's book brings the fanfiction, and Hall's brings a whopping 14 different viewpoints to her story (even a squirrel??).


I hope you found some new books to check out from this list! I'll be making a Part #2 later in March, so stay tuned! :)