33 Books like Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

The First to Die at the End

by Adam Silvera

Death becomes predictable the night two boys meet: one will die, the other needs a heart.

4.00

125k+

🕰️ Ticking Clock Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 First Love ⚡ Falling Fast 🫀 Self Sacrifice

The First to Die at the End 91%

Death becomes predictable the night two boys meet: one will die, the other needs a heart.

by Adam Silvera 2022

4.00

125k+ ratings

🕰️ Ticking Clock Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 First Love ⚡ Falling Fast 🫀 Self Sacrifice

Boy Meets Boy

by David Levithan • 2003

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

3.81

76k+

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 💬 Witty Banter

Boy Meets Boy 95%

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

by David Levithan 2003

3.81

76k+ ratings

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 💬 Witty Banter

Perfect on Paper

by Sophie Gonzales • 2021

Her secret advice locker discovered, a teen is blackmailed into coaching a classmate back to his ex.

3.95

36k+

🖤 Blackmail To Lovers 💘 Best Friend Crush ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏳️‍🌈 Bi Protagonist 🫂 Queer Found Family

Perfect on Paper 94%

Her secret advice locker discovered, a teen is blackmailed into coaching a classmate back to his ex.

by Sophie Gonzales 2021

3.95

36k+ ratings

🖤 Blackmail To Lovers 💘 Best Friend Crush ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏳️‍🌈 Bi Protagonist 🫂 Queer Found Family

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

by John Green • 2010

Two Will Graysons meet in a porn shop, entangling their lives, hearts, and a grand musical.

3.69

413k+

🗣️ Dual Narrators 🎭 High School Musical 🎣 Catfishing 🌈 Coming Out 💔 Fractured Friendship

Will Grayson, Will Grayson 94%

Two Will Graysons meet in a porn shop, entangling their lives, hearts, and a grand musical.

by John Green 2010

3.69

413k+ ratings

🗣️ Dual Narrators 🎭 High School Musical 🎣 Catfishing 🌈 Coming Out 💔 Fractured Friendship

Openly Straight

by Bill Konigsberg • 2013

Tired of labels, he hides his sexuality at a new school and falls for a friend.

3.85

34k+

🏫 Boarding School 🌱 Queer Coming Of Age 🌈 Gay Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity ❤️‍🔥 Friends To Lovers

Openly Straight 94%

Tired of labels, he hides his sexuality at a new school and falls for a friend.

by Bill Konigsberg 2013

3.85

34k+ ratings

🏫 Boarding School 🌱 Queer Coming Of Age 🌈 Gay Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity ❤️‍🔥 Friends To Lovers

P.S. I Like You

by Kasie West • 2016

Her anonymous pen pal is perfect. He's also the one guy she swore she'd never date.

4.04

66k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers ✉️ Anonymous Pen Pals 🎵 Songwriter Protagonist 💬 Witty Banter 🎭 Secret Identity

P.S. I Like You 93%

Her anonymous pen pal is perfect. He's also the one guy she swore she'd never date.

by Kasie West 2016

4.04

66k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers ✉️ Anonymous Pen Pals 🎵 Songwriter Protagonist 💬 Witty Banter 🎭 Secret Identity

Wicked Lies Boys Tell

by K. Webster • 2019

A fake engagement reunites estranged best friends, and the kiss that broke them still burns.

3.98

9k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Friends To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 😢 Angsty Romance 🌈 Coming Out Journey

Wicked Lies Boys Tell 93%

A fake engagement reunites estranged best friends, and the kiss that broke them still burns.

by K. Webster 2019

3.98

9k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Friends To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 😢 Angsty Romance 🌈 Coming Out Journey

I Wish You All the Best

by Mason Deaver • 2019

Thrown out by their parents, a nonbinary teen builds a home with a sister long estranged.

4.14

55k+

🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Coming Of Age 💛 Found Family ✨ Nonbinary Protagonist 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Mental Health Journey

I Wish You All the Best 92%

Thrown out by their parents, a nonbinary teen builds a home with a sister long estranged.

by Mason Deaver 2019

4.14

55k+ ratings

🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Coming Of Age 💛 Found Family ✨ Nonbinary Protagonist 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Mental Health Journey

This Winter

by Alice Oseman • 2015

Tori's brother is home from treatment. Their family's Christmas plan: pretend nothing happened.

4.06

104k+

🎄 Holiday Novella 🫶 Anorexia Recovery 🛡️ Protective Sister 💕 Sibling Bond 🤐 Family Silence

This Winter 92%

Tori's brother is home from treatment. Their family's Christmas plan: pretend nothing happened.

by Alice Oseman 2015

4.06

104k+ ratings

🎄 Holiday Novella 🫶 Anorexia Recovery 🛡️ Protective Sister 💕 Sibling Bond 🤐 Family Silence

Heartstopper

by Alice Oseman • 2018

After befriending a quiet gay classmate, a rugby player confronts an attraction he never expected.

4.41

897k+

📖 Graphic Novel Romance 🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏈 Jock And Nerd 💜 Bisexual Awakening

Heartstopper 92%

After befriending a quiet gay classmate, a rugby player confronts an attraction he never expected.

by Alice Oseman 2018

4.41

897k+ ratings

📖 Graphic Novel Romance 🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏈 Jock And Nerd 💜 Bisexual Awakening

Natural Twenty

by Charlie Novak • 2020

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

3.96

2k+

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Natural Twenty 92%

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

by Charlie Novak 2020

3.96

2k+ ratings

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Friday I'm in Love

by Camryn Garrett • 2023

A coming-out party was the plan; falling for a taken Irish girl was the complication.

3.81

2k+

🎀 Sapphic Ya 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Story 🇮🇪 New Girl Crush 💬 Mixed Signals ⛪ Faith Vs Identity

Friday I'm in Love 92%

A coming-out party was the plan; falling for a taken Irish girl was the complication.

by Camryn Garrett 2023

3.81

2k+ ratings

🎀 Sapphic Ya 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Story 🇮🇪 New Girl Crush 💬 Mixed Signals ⛪ Faith Vs Identity

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

by Sonora Reyes • 2022

A closeted teen hides behind a fake boyfriend at Catholic school, then falls for the out girl.

4.24

31k+

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💍 Fake Boyfriend 🫂 Chosen Family 👫 Sibling Bond 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Summary

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School 92%

A closeted teen hides behind a fake boyfriend at Catholic school, then falls for the out girl.

by Sonora Reyes 2022

4.24

31k+ ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💍 Fake Boyfriend 🫂 Chosen Family 👫 Sibling Bond 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

by Casey McQuiston • 2022

Her prom queen rival vanishes, leaving clues. The chase for a title becomes a chase for her heart.

3.84

105k+

👊 Rivals To Lovers 💕 Sapphic Romance 🔍 Scavenger Hunt 🌈 Queer Awakening 🏘️ Small Town Secrets

I Kissed Shara Wheeler 92%

Her prom queen rival vanishes, leaving clues. The chase for a title becomes a chase for her heart.

by Casey McQuiston 2022

3.84

105k+ ratings

👊 Rivals To Lovers 💕 Sapphic Romance 🔍 Scavenger Hunt 🌈 Queer Awakening 🏘️ Small Town Secrets

Red, White & Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston • 2019

First Son Alex and Prince Henry stage a friendship for the cameras, only to secretly fall in love.

4.05

1.2M+

❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Fake Dating 🤫 Secret Romance 💌 Love Letters 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out

Red, White & Royal Blue 92%

First Son Alex and Prince Henry stage a friendship for the cameras, only to secretly fall in love.

by Casey McQuiston 2019

4.05

1.2M+ ratings

❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Fake Dating 🤫 Secret Romance 💌 Love Letters 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out

Hostile

by Nicole Dykes • 2022

A foster kid who can't accept love meets a closeted athlete determined to reach him.

3.96

8k+

🧩 Demisexual Discovery 🏈 Closeted Athlete 💕 Friends To Lovers 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Hostile 92%

A foster kid who can't accept love meets a closeted athlete determined to reach him.

by Nicole Dykes 2022

3.96

8k+ ratings

🧩 Demisexual Discovery 🏈 Closeted Athlete 💕 Friends To Lovers 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Café Con Lychee

by Emery Lee • 2022

Rival sons from dueling family cafés launch a secret boba hustle that turns their feud sweet.

3.63

8k+

🥐 Rivals To Lovers 🏳️‍🌈 Closeted Protagonist 🏠 Immigrant Families 🏪 Family Business 🍽️ Rival Restaurants

Café Con Lychee 92%

Rival sons from dueling family cafés launch a secret boba hustle that turns their feud sweet.

by Emery Lee 2022

3.63

8k+ ratings

🥐 Rivals To Lovers 🏳️‍🌈 Closeted Protagonist 🏠 Immigrant Families 🏪 Family Business 🍽️ Rival Restaurants

Tweet Cute

by Emma Lord • 2020

Corporate heiress and deli heir wage a Twitter war, unaware each is the other's anonymous crush.

3.87

83k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 💌 Anonymous Pen Pals 🏪 Small Business Vs Chain 📧 You've Got Mail Retelling 📚 Academic Rivals

Tweet Cute 92%

Corporate heiress and deli heir wage a Twitter war, unaware each is the other's anonymous crush.

by Emma Lord 2020

3.87

83k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 💌 Anonymous Pen Pals 🏪 Small Business Vs Chain 📧 You've Got Mail Retelling 📚 Academic Rivals

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Benjamin Alire Sáenz • 2012

A Mexican-American boy hides his family's ghosts. Then Dante asks about every one.

4.28

680k+

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🌵 Chicano Literature 📖 Literary Ya ✍️ Lyrical Prose 🌈 Queer Awakening

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Summary

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 92%

A Mexican-American boy hides his family's ghosts. Then Dante asks about every one.

by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 2012

4.28

680k+ ratings

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🌵 Chicano Literature 📖 Literary Ya ✍️ Lyrical Prose 🌈 Queer Awakening

Verona Comics

by Jennifer Dugan • 2020

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

3.58

4k+

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance 👥 Dual Pov 💔 Angsty Romance

Verona Comics 92%

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

by Jennifer Dugan 2020

3.58

4k+ ratings

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance 👥 Dual Pov 💔 Angsty Romance

Just Juliet

by Charlotte Reagan • 2016

With a boyfriend and a plan, Lena's not expecting Juliet to change everything.

3.95

3k+

🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Story 💜 Bisexual Awakening 👭 Friends To Lovers 🆕 New Girl In Town

Just Juliet 92%

With a boyfriend and a plan, Lena's not expecting Juliet to change everything.

by Charlotte Reagan 2016

3.95

3k+ ratings

🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Story 💜 Bisexual Awakening 👭 Friends To Lovers 🆕 New Girl In Town

Some Girls Do

by Jennifer Dugan • 2021

A closeted pageant queen falls for a track star who refuses to be her secret.

3.69

30k+

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Romance 💞 Opposites Attract 🚪 Coming Out Story 📚 High School Romance 🤫 Secret Romance

Some Girls Do 92%

A closeted pageant queen falls for a track star who refuses to be her secret.

by Jennifer Dugan 2021

3.69

30k+ ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Romance 💞 Opposites Attract 🚪 Coming Out Story 📚 High School Romance 🤫 Secret Romance

My Wattpad Love

by Ariana Godoy • 2012

A shy teen clashes with a brooding poet online, sparking an obsession she can't shake.

3.54

23k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💻 Online Romance 💔 Traumatized Hero 🌧️ Angsty Romance ✍️ Writing Community

My Wattpad Love 91%

A shy teen clashes with a brooding poet online, sparking an obsession she can't shake.

by Ariana Godoy 2012

3.54

23k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💻 Online Romance 💔 Traumatized Hero 🌧️ Angsty Romance ✍️ Writing Community

Antes de diciembre

by Joana Marcús • 2021

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

4.36

138k+

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

Antes de diciembre 91%

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

by Joana Marcús 2021

4.36

138k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

Imogen, Obviously

by Becky Albertalli • 2023

Pretending to be her best friend's ex, Imogen falls for Tessa, the one girl she shouldn't.

4.17

31k+

🌈 Queer Awakening 💜 Bisexual Coming Of Age 🤝 Fake Dating 👭 Friend Group Crush 🫂 Found Family

Imogen, Obviously 91%

Pretending to be her best friend's ex, Imogen falls for Tessa, the one girl she shouldn't.

by Becky Albertalli 2023

4.17

31k+ ratings

🌈 Queer Awakening 💜 Bisexual Coming Of Age 🤝 Fake Dating 👭 Friend Group Crush 🫂 Found Family

Sex Education

by Katy Birchall • 2021

Her brother framed for stealing a diamond, Maeve and three friends go undercover among the wealthy.

3.46

729

🫂 Found Family 🔍 Amateur Sleuths 🚗 Road Trip Adventure ☕ Cozy Mystery Energy 🇬🇧 British Teen Comedy

Sex Education 91%

Her brother framed for stealing a diamond, Maeve and three friends go undercover among the wealthy.

by Katy Birchall 2021

3.46

729 ratings

🫂 Found Family 🔍 Amateur Sleuths 🚗 Road Trip Adventure ☕ Cozy Mystery Energy 🇬🇧 British Teen Comedy

King of Thieves

by Saxon James • 2021

Rival fraternity brothers launch a secret romance while their prank war escalates toward disaster.

4.08

13k+

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💜 Bi Awakening 🏛️ Fraternity Romance 🫂 Found Family 🏆 College Rivalry

King of Thieves 91%

Rival fraternity brothers launch a secret romance while their prank war escalates toward disaster.

by Saxon James 2021

4.08

13k+ ratings

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💜 Bi Awakening 🏛️ Fraternity Romance 🫂 Found Family 🏆 College Rivalry

What If It's Us

by Becky Albertalli • 2018

After a flash mob tears them apart, two boys turn to Craigslist to reconnect.

3.80

170k+

💞 Meet Cute 🔍 Missed Connection 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Summer Romance 💗 First Love

What If It's Us 91%

After a flash mob tears them apart, two boys turn to Craigslist to reconnect.

by Becky Albertalli 2018

3.80

170k+ ratings

💞 Meet Cute 🔍 Missed Connection 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Summer Romance 💗 First Love

Her Name in the Sky

by Kelly Quindlen • 2014

She's in love with her best friend, and their Catholic school says that love is a sin.

4.26

17k+

🌈 Sapphic Coming Of Age ⛪ Catholic School Setting 💕 Best Friends To Lovers 🙏 Religious Guilt 🤐 Closeted Romance

Her Name in the Sky 91%

She's in love with her best friend, and their Catholic school says that love is a sin.

by Kelly Quindlen 2014

4.26

17k+ ratings

🌈 Sapphic Coming Of Age ⛪ Catholic School Setting 💕 Best Friends To Lovers 🙏 Religious Guilt 🤐 Closeted Romance

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot

by Preeti Chhibber • 2024

After her crush humiliates her, Payal enlists her rival for the perfect romantic revenge.

3.77

322

🎓 Rivals To Lovers 🌏 Diaspora Teen Life 💭 Oblivious Crush 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot Summary

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot 91%

After her crush humiliates her, Payal enlists her rival for the perfect romantic revenge.

by Preeti Chhibber 2024

3.77

322 ratings

🎓 Rivals To Lovers 🌏 Diaspora Teen Life 💭 Oblivious Crush 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter

The Bro Code

by Elizabeth A. Seibert • 2012

His best friend's sister is off-limits. Too bad Nick forgot to tell his heart.

3.40

2k+

🫂 Best Friend's Sister 🤫 Secret Relationship 👦👧 Childhood Friends To Lovers 💬 Banter-Filled Romance 🗣️ High School Gossip

The Bro Code 91%

His best friend's sister is off-limits. Too bad Nick forgot to tell his heart.

by Elizabeth A. Seibert 2012

3.40

2k+ ratings

🫂 Best Friend's Sister 🤫 Secret Relationship 👦👧 Childhood Friends To Lovers 💬 Banter-Filled Romance 🗣️ High School Gossip

Storm

by Brigid Kemmerer • 2012

Rescuing a classmate entangles her with four elemental brothers and the enforcer hunting them.

3.94

27k+

🧊 Elemental Magic 🕶️ Hidden Paranormal World 🤝 Brotherhood Dynamics 🎯 Hunted By Authority 🏠 Chosen Family

Storm 91%

Rescuing a classmate entangles her with four elemental brothers and the enforcer hunting them.

by Brigid Kemmerer 2012

3.94

27k+ ratings

🧊 Elemental Magic 🕶️ Hidden Paranormal World 🤝 Brotherhood Dynamics 🎯 Hunted By Authority 🏠 Chosen Family

Off Limits

by Riley Hart • 2021

An anonymous app connects him to the one man forbidden: his sister's ex-husband.

4.07

4k+

🔥 Forbidden Romance 📱 Anonymous Connection 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Found Family 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Off Limits 91%

An anonymous app connects him to the one man forbidden: his sister's ex-husband.

by Riley Hart 2021

4.07

4k+ ratings

🔥 Forbidden Romance 📱 Anonymous Connection 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Found Family 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

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