The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
Like P.S. I Like You, it follows two teens who meet by chance and fall fast, with warm humor and a hopeful, romantic tone that makes the story easy to love.
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Books Like P.S. I Like You
If you loved P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
Readers who love P.S. I Like You usually fall for its sweet, witty voice and the slow build of a mystery romance. Lily's crush on an anonymous letter writer drives the story, and the warmth of her friendships and her chaotic family keeps it grounded. The pace is light, the humor is playful, and the romance feels hopeful rather than heavy. The picks below share those qualities, from swoony contemporary romance to letter-driven stories and lighter family comedies.
Swoony sweet YA romance
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Jenny Han
Its sweet, lightly comic romance centers on a teen girl's private letters and the messy consequences of them, echoing Lily's delight in written words and crushes.
Eleanor & Park
Rainbow Rowell
Rowell writes tender first love with the same warmth and sparkle that readers enjoy in P.S. I Like You, and her teen voices feel just as honest and funny.
Letters and anonymous connections
Anna and the French Kiss
Stephanie Perkins
Like Lily's pen pal romance, this story builds intimacy through close, personal conversation, with a crush that grows slowly and charmingly across a school year.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli
Its secret correspondence between two anonymous teens mirrors the mystery at the heart of P.S. I Like You, with the same playful tension and sincere, relatable feelings.
Dear Martin
Nic Stone
Written as letters and journal-style entries, it offers a thoughtful, personal voice and a sense of someone trying to make sense of their world, much like Lily does.
A lighter family and friends read
Dumplin'
Julie Murphy
Its bright, funny voice, close friendships, and small-town family dynamics match the witty, warm tone that makes P.S. I Like You feel so easy to settle into.
Frankly in love
David Yoon
A charming romance set against a busy, loving family household, with the same mix of humor, secret feelings, and first love that readers enjoy in Lily's story.
Holding Up the Universe
Jennifer Niven
It pairs a bright, sweet romance with a memorable teen narrator and supportive friendships, giving the same emotional warmth and quirky sparkle as P.S. I Like You.
Go deeper with classic romance
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
The original witty romance of misunderstandings and slow changes of heart, it shows the kind of playful banter and gradual attraction that P.S. I Like You fans enjoy.
Anne of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery
Anne's spirited, funny voice and warm family and friendships feel close to Lily's world, offering the same cozy, hopeful tone for readers who love a heartfelt story.
Words on Bathroom Walls
Julia Walton
A romance built on a teen's written words and a new connection with a classmate, it blends sincere emotion with a hopeful, music-tinged tone that suits fans of Lily's story.
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