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Books like Gossip Girl

A deliciously toxic, brand-name-dropping plunge into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's teenage elite. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Gossip Girl.

glitzy
indulgent
toxic
effervescent

01
It Had to Be You
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously voyeuristic plunge into the scandalous, brand-obsessed lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- glitzy
- indulgent
- snarky
- voyeuristic
02
You're the One That I Want
Cecily von Ziegesar
An unapologetic, glamorous dive into the scandalous lives and shifting loyalties of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- indulgent
- snarky
- gossipy
- wealth and privilege
03
Pretty Little Liars
Sara Shepard · 2006
A deliciously soapy, paranoia-fueled plunge into the dark secrets hiding behind manicured suburban lawns.
Shares:
- cynical
- gossipy
- toxic friendships
04
Princess Diaries
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, hyper-verbal plunge into the chaotic mind of an awkward teenager navigating a sudden, absurd life change.
Feels:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- nostalgic
05
The Carrie diaries
Candace Bushnell
A youthful, observant journey through the social labyrinth of high school and the spark of creative ambition.
Feels:
- formative
- energetic
- nostalgic
06
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
Feels:
- lighthearted
- nostalgic
- bubbly
07
Wicked
Sara Shepard
A deliciously addictive cocktail of designer labels, dark secrets, and relentless paranoia in a picture-perfect town.
Shares:
- gossipy
- performative perfection
- toxic friendships
08
The Clique
Lisi Harrison
A glossy, cutthroat plunge into the hyper-exclusive, brand-obsessed warfare of middle school social climbing.
Shares:
- snarky
- satirical
- social hierarchy
- wealth and privilege
09
Rumors (Luxe Series, Book 2)
Anna Godbersen · 2008
A glittering, scandalous dive into the cutthroat world of high-society rivalries where gossip is the ultimate currency.
Shares:
- indulgent
- gossipy
10
Secrets
Kate William · 1983
A deliciously soapy plunge into 1980s high school royalty, where lip gloss and vicious gossip are the ultimate weapons.
Shares:
- gossipy
- social hierarchy
11
Sex and the City
Candace Bushnell · 2001
A sharp, cocktail-soaked anthropological study of Manhattan's elite and their cynical, glittering mating rituals.
Shares:
- cynical
- satirical
12
City of Bones
Cassandra Clare
A snarky, leather-clad plunge into a hidden, neon-lit underworld where every shadow hides a monster and every glance holds dangerous tension.
Shares:
- snarky

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