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by Jennifer Niven

YA RomanceYA Contemporary 🌶️ 1/5 SweetEmotional

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8 Books Matched to Holding Up the Universe

Grouped by the elements that made Holding Up the Universe unforgettable.

Matches that share Holding Up the Universe's romantic energy

97%
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The Problem with Forever
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
❄️ 0/5 · 476p · YA Contemporary, Romance
476 pages of exactly what you're craving right now.
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94%
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Dreamland
by Nicholas Sparks
🌶️ 1/5 · 336p · Romance, Contemporary
Nicholas Sparks writes like Jennifer Niven's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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91%
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Better Than the Movies
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 384p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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89%
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The Do-Over
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 336p · YA Contemporary, Romance
The ya romance you didn't know you needed after Holding Up the Universe. Trust us.
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Matches that share Holding Up the Universe's dark energy

86%
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Betting on You
by Lynn Painter
❄️ 0/5 · 352p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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84%
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The Fault in Our Stars
by John Green
🌶️ 1/5 · 313p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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81%
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Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell
❄️ 0/5 · 328p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Eleanor & Park matched on sweet and emotional. That's not a coincidence.
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79%
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Check & Mate
by Ali Hazelwood
❄️ 0/5 · 400p · YA Contemporary, Romance
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

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

The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout — ❄️ 0/5 spice, 476 pages

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Books similar to Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven include other ya romance 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 Holding Up the Universe, several book series capture a similar vibe. Check our recommendations above for series that match the mood and themes of Holding Up the Universe.

After finishing Holding Up the Universe, readers often enjoy books in the ya romance 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 Holding Up the Universe.

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven is primarily categorized as YA Romance and YA Contemporary. Our similar book recommendations include titles from the same and related genres.

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