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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
  1. 01

    Best Friends for Never

    Lisi Harrison

    A deliciously catty, brand-obsessed plunge into the cutthroat social warfare of wealthy middle schoolers.

    Shares:
    • dramatic
    • gossipy
  2. 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.

    Feels:
    • lighthearted
    • nostalgic
    • bubbly
  3. 03

    The Clique

    Lisi Harrison

    A fierce, fashion-forward dive into the cutthroat social politics of an exclusive middle school.

    Shares:
    • sassy
    • dramatic
    • gossipy
  4. 04

    The Storybook of Legends

    Shannon Hale

    A sparkling, magical boarding school romp about rewriting the rules of your own happily ever after.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • dramatic
  5. 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.

    Feels:
    • isolated
    • fragile
    • digital-heavy
  6. 06

    Twisted

    Sara Shepard

    A glamorous, paranoia-soaked descent into the consequences of a terrible secret, where every text message feels like a threat.

    Shares:
    • dramatic
    • gossipy
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • dramatic
    • unlikely friendships
  8. 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.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • anxious-yet-hopeful
    • uplifting
  9. 09

    Evernight

    Claudia Gray

    A moody, atmospheric dive into forbidden romance and hidden identities set against the backdrop of a chillingly perfect boarding school.

    Feels:
    • eerie
    • gothic
    • shadowy
  10. 10

    Eighth grade bites

    Heather Brewer

    A delightfully angsty blend of supernatural suspense and the everyday horrors of middle school.

    Shares:
    • navigating social hierarchies
  11. 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.

    Feels:
    • spooky
    • tense
    • angst-ridden
  12. 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.

    Feels:
    • nostalgic
    • transitional
    • tender

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