Books Like Twilight

by Richelle Mead

Why You’ll Love It: If you loved the vampire politics and complex relationships in Twilight, Vampire Academy offers an engaging twist. Rose, a fierce and loyal Dhampir guardian, navigates her role as protector to her best friend, Lissa, a royal vampire. Their world is full of drama, from forbidden love with a mentor to dangerous vampire enemies. This series captures the thrill of young love with a supernatural twist, and Rose’s badass personality adds an edge that fans of Twilight will appreciate.

by Lauren Kate

Why You’ll Love It: Fallen delves into the idea of a love that’s haunted by past lives and destined for tragedy—a concept Twilight fans will recognize and adore. Lucinda, or Luce, meets the mysterious Daniel at her new school, and the pull she feels towards him is deep and otherworldly. The star-crossed lovers’ theme, combined with angelic lore, gives Fallen an ethereal, bittersweet quality that resonates with anyone who loved Bella and Edward’s story.

by Becca Fitzpatrick

Why You’ll Love It: Hush, Hush introduces readers to a dark and dangerously alluring fallen angel, Patch, who’s every bit as mysterious as Edward. When Nora finds herself drawn to Patch, she gets tangled in a deadly game involving ancient secrets and angelic battles. Like Twilight, this book features a forbidden romance with plenty of suspense, an enigmatic love interest, and a heroine who finds herself pulled into a world she never knew existed.

by Cassandra Clare

Why You’ll Love It: This urban fantasy combines romance, family secrets, and a world filled with supernatural creatures—much like Twilight. Clary’s discovery of Shadowhunters (demon hunters with magical abilities) and her connection with the charming yet brooding Jace feels like stepping into a darker, more dangerous version of Bella’s journey. With plenty of action, romance, and a compelling love triangle, City of Bones is a natural pick for Twilight fans looking for a world just as immersive.

by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Why You’ll Love It: Set in a small Southern town with secrets, Beautiful Creatures explores a love story between Ethan, a mortal, and Lena, a girl cursed with magical powers. The town’s eerie atmosphere and the mystery surrounding Lena’s family bring a Twilight-like sense of foreboding, while the themes of forbidden love and destiny echo the core of Bella and Edward’s relationship. Plus, the lush setting and Gothic vibe make it an enchanting read.

by Melissa de la Cruz

Why You’ll Love It: If you were drawn to the high-stakes world of vampires and their hidden lives in Twilight, Blue Bloods brings a fresh take on vampire lore. Schuyler discovers she’s part of a centuries-old vampire society hiding in New York’s high society. The blend of glamour, secrets, and supernatural challenges makes for an addictive read, and Schuyler’s journey to uncover her identity and family secrets will resonate with Twilight fans who loved Bella’s own path of discovery.

by Alyson Noël

Why You’ll Love It: For fans who loved Twilight’s mix of romance and the supernatural, Evermore offers a touching story about a girl who gains psychic abilities after a tragedy and finds herself drawn to an immortal boy with many secrets. The connection between Ever and Damen is intense and mysterious, and their story is one of healing, discovery, and forbidden romance. This series captures the blend of magic, love, and danger that made Twilight so compelling.

by Maggie Stiefvater

Why You’ll Love It: Shiver introduces a new supernatural element: werewolves. Grace has been fascinated by the wolves in the woods behind her house, particularly one with striking yellow eyes. When she discovers that her wolf is actually Sam, a boy who changes with the seasons, their relationship becomes a race against time. This poetic and haunting love story captures the same essence of longing and fate that made Twilight a fan favorite.

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Why You’ll Love It: Mixing Greek mythology with romance and action, Half-Blood follows Alex, a Half-Blood in a world where pure and half-blood descendants of the gods coexist. Her forbidden attraction to Aiden, a pure-blood, and the pressures of her world’s strict rules on relationships bring echoes of Twilight’s themes of love against the odds. This series is packed with action, romance, and the thrill of a hidden world, making it a great choice for Twilight lovers.

by Kelley Armstrong

Why You’ll Love It: The Summoning introduces readers to a protagonist who starts seeing ghosts, which lands her in a home for troubled teens. Chloe soon realizes her new friends also have supernatural powers, and they’re all being hunted. This series is darker and more suspenseful, with a slow-burn romance that fans of Twilight will appreciate. Chloe’s struggle to understand her abilities and the dangers of the paranormal world around her echoes Bella’s own journey into the unknown.