The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han is a heartfelt coming-of-age trilogy that perfectly captures the bittersweet magic of summer, first love, and growing up. Following Belly Conklin as she navigates complicated emotions and deep-rooted rel...
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer I Turned Pretty Series #1)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a dazzling, emotionally charged novel that explores love, fame, and the price of ambition. Told through the lens of a reclusive Hollywood icon reflecting on her life, the story reveals a complex woman shaped by he...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A tender and lyrical retelling of the myth of Achilles and Patroclus, The Song of Achilles blends epic storytelling with a heartbreakingly intimate love story. Madeline Miller’s poetic prose brings ancient Greece to life, while exploring themes of fa...
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Every Summer After is a nostalgic and emotionally layered story about love, loss, and second chances. Set across six summers and one weekend, it follows childhood best friends Percy and Sam as they reconnect after years of silence. With its lakeside ...
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
An evocative story about family secrets, love, and choices made in the blink of an eye. Set over the course of one pivotal day, the novel delves into a woman’s complicated past and the lives that shaped her. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, character...
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
A magical tale of two young illusionists bound by a mysterious competition. Set within an enchanting, wandering circus that only opens at night, the story combines romance, fantasy, and lush descriptions. Perfect for readers who love whimsical, atmos...
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Eleanor Oliphant is quirky, socially awkward, and on a journey toward healing from a painful past. This novel balances humor and heartbreak beautifully and is a touching exploration of loneliness and human connection.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
A gorgeously written novel that mixes love, grief, and family curses in a dreamy, small-town setting. With Emily Henry’s signature lyrical style, it’s haunting, romantic, and totally unforgettable — like a summer memory you can’t stop thinking about.
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
This slow-burning literary mystery pulls you into an elite college where a group of students becomes entangled in a murder. Intense, atmospheric, and beautifully written, it’s a favorite for fans of morally gray characters and twisted friendships.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
From the author of Caraval, this book is full of enchanting curses, magical deals, and a charming villain you will fall in love with. A whimsical, emotionally addictive story for fantasy romance lovers.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
A must-read for fans of rom-coms and fake dating tropes. Full of movie references, flirty banter, and that perfect “he was right in front of her all along” energy.