Books like P.S. I Loathe You

A gossipy, fast-paced dive into the cutthroat world of middle school cliques and cheer-pyramid power struggles. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with P.S. I Loathe You.

frenetic
status-obsessed
bubbly

01
Sealed with a Diss
Lisi Harrison
A gossipy, high-energy plunge into the cutthroat, crush-obsessed world of middle school royalty.
Shares:
- frenetic
- bubbly
- gossipy
- dramatic
02
Bratfest at Tiffany's
Lisi Harrison
A glossy, brand-obsessed dive into the cutthroat social warfare of elite middle schoolers where a single fashion misstep or forbidden crush can ruin your life.
Shares:
- frenetic
- bubbly
- gossipy
- dramatic
03
Pretty Little Liars
Sara Shepard · 2006
A deliciously soapy, paranoia-fueled plunge into the dark secrets hiding behind manicured suburban lawns.
Shares:
- gossipy
- dramatic
04
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.
Shares:
- bubbly
05
Flipped
Wendelin Van Draanen
A charming, he-said-she-said exploration of first love and the messy, beautiful process of learning to see people for who they truly are.
Feels:
- sun-warmed
- tender
- nostalgic
06
Pants on Fire
Meg Cabot
A sun-drenched, chaotic summer romp about the exhausting work of keeping up appearances and the relief of finally letting go.
Feels:
- summery
- chaotic
- romantic
07
Cross my heart and hope to spy
Ally Carter
A brisk, energetic adventure that proves navigating sophomore year and ex-boyfriends is just as complex as clearing your name in a top-secret spy academy.
Feels:
- secretive
- energetic
- intrigue-filled
08
It Had to Be You
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously voyeuristic plunge into the scandalous, brand-obsessed lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- dramatic
- snarky
- playful
- social hierarchy
09
Perfect
Sara Shepard · 2007
A glossy, paranoia-fueled descent into the dark secrets hiding behind manicured lawns and designer labels.
Shares:
- gossipy
- shifting loyalties
10
Perfect chemistry
Simone Elkeles
A high-stakes, opposites-attract romance that crackles with tension and the desperate ache of trying to be someone you are not.
Shares:
- dramatic
11
Gossip Girl
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously toxic, brand-name-dropping plunge into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- gossipy
- snarky
- social hierarchy
12
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls)
Ally Carter
A high-stakes blend of teenage friendship and deadly espionage where summer vacation takes a thrilling turn.
Feels:
- high-stakes
- clandestine
- energetic

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