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by Nic Stone

YA ContemporarySocial Justice ❄️ 0/5 PowerfulThought-Provoking

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8 Books Matched to Dear Martin

Grouped by the elements that made Dear Martin unforgettable.

Compatible reads for powerful lovers

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The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
❄️ 0/5 · 444p · YA Contemporary, Social Justice
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94%
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The Problem with Forever
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
❄️ 0/5 · 476p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Jennifer L. Armentrout writes like Nic Stone's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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91%
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A Thousand Boy Kisses
by Tillie Cole
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 286p · New Adult Romance, Contemporary
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89%
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Dreamland
by Nicholas Sparks
🌶️ 1/5 · 336p · Romance, Contemporary
Think of this as Dear Martin's dating profile match — same interests, compatible chemistry.
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Compatible reads for powerful lovers

86%
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Better Than the Movies
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 384p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Same powerful energy. Same can't-put-it-down pacing. Different heartbreak. Perfect match.
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84%
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The Do-Over
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 336p · YA Contemporary, Romance
The Do-Over matched on powerful and thought-provoking. That's not a coincidence.
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81%
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Betting on You
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 352p · YA Contemporary, Romance
94% compatibility match. The powerful hits different here.
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79%
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Nothing Like the Movies
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 384p · YA Contemporary
The ya contemporary you didn't know you needed after Dear Martin. Trust us.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

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

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas — ❄️ 0/5 spice, 444 pages

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Books similar to Dear Martin by Nic Stone include other ya contemporary and social justice novels that share its themes and emotional tone. Our curated list matches books by genre DNA and reading mood.

If you loved Dear Martin, several book series capture a similar vibe. Check our recommendations above for series that match the mood and themes of Dear Martin.

After finishing Dear Martin, readers often enjoy books in the ya contemporary and social justice genre with similar pacing and emotional depth. Our top pick is listed above as the #1 recommendation.

Yes! Many of the books in our recommendations have varying spice levels. Look for the spice rating on each card to find steamier alternatives to Dear Martin.

Dear Martin by Nic Stone is primarily categorized as YA Contemporary and Social Justice. Our similar book recommendations include titles from the same and related genres.

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