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by Elizabeth Gilbert

Historical FictionRomance 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5

Finished City of Girls and need something with the same energy? These reads share the historical fiction and romance DNA that made it unforgettable.

YOUR MATCHES

8 Books Matched to City of Girls

Grouped by the elements that made City of Girls unforgettable.

Your historical fiction matches

97%
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The Last Letter from Your Lover
by Jojo Moyes
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 400p · Romance, Historical Fiction
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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94%
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Atonement
by Ian McEwan
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 351p · Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Ian McEwan writes like Elizabeth Gilbert's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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91%
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Scarlett
by Alexandra Ripley
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 823p · Historical Fiction, Romance
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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89%
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Tsarina
by Ellen Alpsten
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 · 480p · Historical Fiction, Romance
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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Matches that share City of Girls's adventurous energy

86%
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The Invisible Bridge
by Julie Orringer
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 602p · Historical Fiction, WWII
The Invisible Bridge matched on addictive and enemies-to-lovers. That's not a coincidence.
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84%
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The Thorn Birds
by Colleen McCullough
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 · 533p · Historical Fiction, Romance
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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81%
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The Girl You Left Behind
by Jojo Moyes
🌶️ 1/5 · 448p · Historical Fiction, Romance
Shares City of Girls's addictive DNA — same rush, different story.
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79%
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Doctor Zhivago
by Boris Pasternak
🌶️ 1/5 · 510p · Classic Fiction, Historical Fiction
The book equivalent of finding someone who also cried at City of Girls.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes — 🌶️🌶️ 2/5 spice, 400 pages

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BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Quick answers before your next match

If you loved City of Girls, try The Last Letter from Your Lover, Atonement, Scarlett. They share similar themes, mood, and reading experience.

Yes, it has moderate spice with several steamy scenes.

City of Girls falls into Historical Fiction, Romance. It blends elements that fans of historical fiction and romance will love.

Definitely. City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert is a popular choice among readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance.

City of Girls delivers a gripping reading experience that keeps you hooked.

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