Books like Did I mention I love you?

A sun-drenched, high-angst summer romance fueled by forbidden attraction and teenage rebellion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Did I mention I love you?.

sun-drenched
tense
swoony
chaotic

01
That Summer
Sarah Dessen · 1996
A bittersweet, sun-drenched exploration of the summer when childhood ends and the messy reality of growing up begins.
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02
Second Chance Summer
Morgan Matson
A bittersweet, sun-drenched summer of rekindled love and inevitable goodbyes.
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03
This raging light
Estelle Laure
A raw, lyrical exploration of a girl holding her fractured world together, illuminated by the sudden, complicated spark of first love.
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04
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy
Jenny Han
A sun-drenched, nostalgic dive into the messy, bittersweet ache of growing up and falling in love at the beach.
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- angsty
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05
P.S. I like you
Kasie West
A sweet, banter-filled exploration of falling in love with someone's words before you know their face.
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06
The fill-in boyfriend
Kasie West
A sweet, trope-driven high school romance where a desperate prom-night lie blossoms into a genuine, swoon-worthy connection.
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- swoony
- earnest
07
No Objections
Kate Denton
A crackling romance built on sudden family drama and the undeniable tension of forced proximity.
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- tense
- dramatic
08
Along for the ride
Sarah Dessen
A warm, nocturnal summer breeze of a book about learning how to finally let go and just be a teenager.
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- earnest
09
What's hot
Caitlyn Davis
A sun-drenched, low-stakes summer romance that captures the sizzle of a workplace crush over burgers and fries.
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10
The unexpected everything
Morgan Matson
A breezy, big-hearted contemporary read about the messy, beautiful chaos that ensues when perfectly laid plans fall apart.
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11
Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched, chocolate-scented exploration of the messy, bittersweet thrill of first love and finding your place in a brand-new family.
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- angsty
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- dramatic
12
It's Not Summer Without You
Jenny Han
A sun-faded, bittersweet exploration of what happens when the golden haze of childhood summers is pierced by real-world grief.
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- earnest

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