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Books like Monster High
A fiercely fashionable, pun-filled romp through the halls of a high school where the social hierarchy is literally monstrous. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Monster High.
- playful
- energetic
- campy
- 01
Best Friends for Never
Lisi Harrison
A deliciously catty, brand-obsessed plunge into the cutthroat social warfare of wealthy middle schoolers.
- 02
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.
- 03
The Clique
Lisi Harrison
A fierce, fashion-forward dive into the cutthroat social politics of an exclusive middle school.
- 04
The Storybook of Legends
Shannon Hale
A sparkling, magical boarding school romp about rewriting the rules of your own happily ever after.
- 05
Eliza and her monsters
Francesca Zappia
A tender exploration of the clash between a safely curated online existence and the messy, terrifying reality of offline connection.
- 06
Twisted
Sara Shepard
A glamorous, paranoia-soaked descent into the consequences of a terrible secret, where every text message feels like a threat.
- 07
The Unfairest of Them All
Shannon Hale
A whimsical boarding-school romp where fairy tale legacies clash with the desire to write one's own destiny.
- 08
Alexis Gets Frosted Cupcake Diaries
Coco Simon
A sweet, relatable slice of middle school life where friendship and frosting are the best remedies for hallway drama.
- 09
Evernight
Claudia Gray
A moody, atmospheric dive into forbidden romance and hidden identities set against the backdrop of a chillingly perfect boarding school.
- 10
Eighth grade bites
Heather Brewer
A delightfully angsty blend of supernatural suspense and the everyday horrors of middle school.
- 11
Tenth Grade Bleeds
Heather Brewer
A supernatural coming-of-age tale where the horrors of high school are eclipsed only by the literal monsters hunting in the shadows.
- 12
Seventeen and in Between
Barthe DeClements · 1984
An earnest, nostalgic journey through the messy intersection of lingering childhood insecurities and the complicated dawn of young adulthood.











