It may be freezing outside, but curling up with one of these teen romance novels will keep you cozy. Here are our top ten favorite tropes found in love stories.
Enemies to Lovers
Falling for your rival feels inevitable in these emotional rollercoaster stories.
- When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord
- She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
- Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Forced Proximity
You’re sick of being stuck together with no escape…or are you?
- One True Loves by Elise Bryant
- Love and Other Train Wrecks by Leah Konen
- All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
Grumpy/Sunshine
Opposites attract! Which one are you in this iconic duo?
- Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa
- Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu
- Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
Second Chance
You thought you missed your chance, but suddenly your past crush is right in front of you.
- Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
- Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
- It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi
Fake Dating
Maybe you want to make your ex jealous, or want to become more popular, or need to fool your parents. Whatever the reason, fake dating often leads to real feelings.
- Frankly in Love by David Yoon
- Dungeons & Drama by Kristy Boyce
- Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigrader
Celebrity Dating
Being in the public eye makes new love even more intense.
Forbidden Love
You’re destined to be together, but the universe (or your families) keep trying to tear you apart.
- A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
- Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig
Meet Cute
Sometimes meeting in a cute way is all you need to kick off a romance!
- Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling by Elise Bryant
- Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
- If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie
Secret Identity
Concealing your true identity from your crush leads to all sorts of complications in love.
- Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
- The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
- Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Bonus: Timey Whimey Travel
Linear time has nothing on these love stories.