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by Angie Thomas

YA ContemporarySocial JusticeComing of Age ❄️ 0/5 PowerfulMusical

Loved On the Come Up? These books capture the same magic.

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8 Books Matched to On the Come Up

Grouped by the elements that made On the Come Up unforgettable.

Compatible reads for powerful lovers

97%
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Looking for Alaska
by John Green
🌶️ 1/5 · 221p · YA Contemporary, Coming of Age
John Green writes like Angie Thomas's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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94%
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Felix Ever After
by Kacen Callender
🌶️ 1/5 · 368p · YA Contemporary, LGBTQ+
The ya contemporary you didn't know you needed after On the Come Up. Trust us.
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91%
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
❄️ 0/5 · 213p · YA Contemporary, Coming of Age
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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89%
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The Problem with Forever
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
❄️ 0/5 · 476p · YA Contemporary, Romance
94% compatibility match. The powerful hits different here.
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Matches that share On the Come Up's romantic energy

86%
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David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
❄️ 0/5 · 882p · Classic Fiction, Coming of Age
Same powerful energy. Same can't-put-it-down pacing. Different heartbreak. Perfect match.
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84%
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Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
❄️ 0/5 · 544p · Classic Fiction, Coming of Age
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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Your ya contemporary matches

81%
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Shuggie Bain
by Douglas Stuart
❄️ 0/5 · 430p · Literary Fiction, Coming of Age
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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79%
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Shuggie Bain
by Douglas Stuart
❄️ 0/5 · 448p · Literary Fiction, Coming of Age
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

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

Looking for Alaska by John Green — 🌶️ 1/5 spice, 221 pages

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Books similar to On the Come Up by Angie Thomas 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 On the Come Up, several book series capture a similar vibe. Check our recommendations above for series that match the mood and themes of On the Come Up.

After finishing On the Come Up, 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 On the Come Up.

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas 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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