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A tense, high-stakes dystopian adventure where a forced union sparks unexpected romantic tension. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Book of Ivy.

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The Revolution of Ivy
Amy Engel
A tense, high-stakes dystopian survival story where forbidden love collides with the brutal consequences of rebellion.
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Through The Ever Night
Veronica Rossi
A stormy, high-stakes journey of survival where the elements are as dangerous as the enemies, anchored by a fierce romance.
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Reboot
Amy Tintera
A high-octane dystopian thrill ride about a weaponized girl slowly remembering how to feel.
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Enclave
Ann Aguirre
A gritty, survival-focused dystopian journey where a loyal fighter begins to question the dangerous rules of her isolated world.
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05
The Jewel
Amy Ewing
A dark, gilded fantasy where forbidden romance blooms amidst the brutal exploitation of a royal court.
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This shattered world
Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
A gritty, high-stakes sci-fi romance where sworn enemies must rely on each other to survive a hostile, war-torn planet.
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07
This time of darkness
H. M. Hoover · 1980
A tense, upward climb out of the dark, fueled by the desperate hope for a world unseen.
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Ten Thousand Skies Above You
Claudia Gray
A breathless, dimension-hopping adventure fueled by the desperate urgency of saving the one you love.
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09
Bookish and the Beast
Ashley Poston
A playful, modern twist on a classic tale that celebrates the magic of being a reader.
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10
It Was Always You
Judy Corry
A sweet, butterfly-inducing exploration of what happens when the person you've always known suddenly becomes the person you can't stop thinking about.
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11
The Winner's Curse
Marie Rutkoski
A high-stakes game of political chess where the most dangerous move is falling in love.
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The Midnight Star
Marie Lu
A dark, propulsive adventure where the ultimate victory gives way to a desperate struggle against spiraling inner darkness and perilous new threats.
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