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by E. Lockhart

YA ThrillerYA Contemporary 🌶️ 1/5 DarkTwisty

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8 Books Matched to Genuine Fraud

Grouped by the elements that made Genuine Fraud unforgettable.

Matches that share Genuine Fraud's dark energy

97%
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Heartstopper: Volume 1
by Alice Oseman
❄️ 0/5 · 288p · Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Romance
Think of this as Genuine Fraud's dating profile match — same interests, compatible chemistry.
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94%
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Heartstopper: Volume 2
by Alice Oseman
❄️ 0/5 · 320p · Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Romance
Heartstopper: Volume 2 matched on dark and twisty. That's not a coincidence.
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91%
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Heartstopper: Volume 3
by Alice Oseman
❄️ 0/5 · 384p · Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Romance
The book that Genuine Fraud fans keep recommending to each other at 2 AM.
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89%
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Heartstopper: Volume 4
by Alice Oseman
❄️ 0/5 · 384p · Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Romance
We'd swipe right on this for you. ❄️ spice, 384 pages, pure dark.
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86%
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Heartstopper: Volume 5
by Alice Oseman
🌶️ 1/5 · 352p · Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Romance
If Genuine Fraud left a void, Heartstopper: Volume 5 fills it — then digs a new one.
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Your ya thriller matches

84%
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My Best Friend's Exorcism
by Grady Hendrix
❄️ 0/5 · 336p · Horror, Comedy Horror
If Genuine Fraud was your type, My Best Friend's Exorcism is its hot friend.
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81%
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My Heart Is a Chainsaw
by Stephen Graham Jones
❄️ 0/5 · 416p · Horror, Slasher
Your TBR just found its soulmate.
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Matches that share Genuine Fraud's adventurous energy

79%
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Sadie
by Courtney Summers
❄️ 0/5 · 308p · YA Thriller, Contemporary
The ya thriller you didn't know you needed after Genuine Fraud. Trust us.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

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

Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman — ❄️ 0/5 spice, 288 pages

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Books similar to Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart include other ya thriller and ya contemporary novels that share its themes and emotional tone. Our curated list matches books by genre DNA and reading mood.

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

After finishing Genuine Fraud, readers often enjoy books in the ya thriller and ya contemporary 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 Genuine Fraud.

Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart is primarily categorized as YA Thriller and YA Contemporary. Our similar book recommendations include titles from the same and related genres.

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