Books like Dark Angel, The Chosen, Soulmate

A deliciously angsty plunge into a hidden world where falling in love is the ultimate, deadliest rebellion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dark Angel, The Chosen, Soulmate.

shadowy
swoony
gothic-tinged
nostalgic

01
The Chosen
L. J. Smith
A fierce, shadowy dive into a hidden supernatural underworld where vengeance collides with fated, forbidden romance.
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- shadowy
- swoony
- melodramatic
- earnest
02
Night World No. 1
L.J. Smith
A nostalgic, shadowy plunge into a hidden world where teenage angst meets life-or-death supernatural romance.
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- shadowy
- swoony
- nostalgic
- melodramatic
03
Secret vampire
Lisa Smith
A deliciously angsty paranormal romance where the ultimate choice is between a tragic mortal end and a dark, forbidden eternity.
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- shadowy
- swoony
- nostalgic
- melodramatic
04
Nightfall
Lisa Jane Smith
A dark, swoony plunge into supernatural danger and irresistible, forbidden romance.
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- shadowy
- melodramatic
- romantic
05
Initiation
Lisa J. Smith
A brooding, autumnal plunge into the intoxicating dangers of high school covens and forbidden romance.
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- gothic-tinged
- melodramatic
- earnest
06
Shadow souls
Lisa Jane Smith
A dark, supernatural descent fueled by forbidden attraction and desperate loyalty.
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- swoony
- gothic-tinged
- melodramatic
- earnest
07
The Darkangel
Meredith Ann Pierce
A haunting, mythic fairy tale about the terrifying burden of loving a monster.
Shares:
- earnest
08
Chosen
P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
A deliciously dramatic plunge into supernatural boarding school politics, where messy romances and dark magic collide.
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- shadowy
- melodramatic
- earnest
- angsty
09
Sweet evil
Wendy Higgins
A tenderhearted empath is drawn into an alluring, dangerous world of fallen angels and forbidden romance.
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- earnest
- romantic
10
Evernight
Claudia Gray
A moody, atmospheric dive into forbidden romance and hidden identities set against the backdrop of a chillingly perfect boarding school.
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- shadowy
- swoony
- earnest
- angsty
11
Dark Lover
J. R. Ward
A gritty, leather-clad plunge into a dangerous nocturnal world where fierce loyalty and consuming passion collide.
Shares:
- hidden worlds
12
Blood and chocolate
Annette Curtis Klause · 1997
A visceral, moonlit exploration of teenage angst and the intoxicating freedom of embracing your own wildness.
Shares:
- angsty

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