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A sweet, earnest exploration of two awkward teens finding their voices and each other on the local campaign trail. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Yes no maybe so.

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01
What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
A bustling, Broadway-infused summer romance that asks if the universe actually knows what it is doing when it pushes two opposites together.
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- earnest
- hopeful
02
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli
A warm, witty, and deeply relatable exploration of the terrifying thrill of letting yourself be truly seen.
Shares:
- anxious
- earnest
- hopeful
03
All My Rage
Sabaa Tahir
A raw, visceral exploration of inherited trauma and the fierce, desperate love required to break the cycle.
Shares:
- earnest
04
Love, hate & other filters
Samira Ahmed (Fiction writer)
A cinematic coming-of-age story that balances the sweet warmth of first love with the harsh realities of navigating prejudice.
Shares:
- earnest
- hopeful
05
The Henna wars
Adiba Jaigirdar
A spirited queer rom-com where cultural pride, family expectations, and the messy thrill of first love collide in a high school rivalry.
Shares:
- sweet
- earnest
- hopeful
06
Frankly in love
David Yoon
A sun-drenched California coming-of-age story where a fake-dating scheme opens the door to real questions about identity, family, and first love.
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- earnest
- hopeful
- relatable
07
You Should See Me in a Crown
Leah Johnson (Young adult author)
A joyful, anxiety-laced, and ultimately triumphant celebration of queer Black girlhood and the courage it takes to take up space.
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- anxious
- earnest
- hopeful
08
Written in the stars
Aisha Saeed
A tense, emotionally gripping journey of a young woman fighting to reclaim her autonomy from the crushing weight of family expectations.
Shares:
- anxious
- earnest
- hopeful
09
Radio Silence
Alice Oseman
A late-night, neon-lit love letter to platonic soulmates and the terrifying freedom of choosing your own path.
Shares:
- anxious
- earnest
10
Emergency contact
Mary H. K. Choi
A witty, tender exploration of the profound intimacy that can bloom in the safe, glowing space of a late-night text thread.
Shares:
- anxious
- earnest
11
Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel
Sara Farizan
A warm, witty exploration of the sheer panic and ultimate joy of a high school queer awakening.
Shares:
- earnest
- awkward
- hopeful
12
Check & Mate
Ali Hazelwood
A crackling, banter-filled romance that captures the electric tension of a high-stakes game and the terrifying thrill of falling in love.
Shares:
- earnest
- hopeful

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