To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Jenny Han
Like Elle's story, it centres on a teen girl whose sweet, funny romance unfolds with lots of warmth, friendship, and charming misunderstandings.
12 books to read next
Books Like The Kissing Booth
If you loved The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles
Readers who love The Kissing Booth: Road Trip! usually come for its warm, bantering romance, the easy friendship between Elle and her best friend, and the feel-good pull of a summer journey. The story is short and light, with a playful tone and a focus on missing someone far away. It moves quickly and keeps the mood upbeat, so it suits readers who want a breezy, sweet escape with a little adventure on the side.
Bantering, sweet teen romance
Anna and the French Kiss
Stephanie Perkins
A witty, romantic story about a teen girl sent far from home, with the same breezy tone and slow-building chemistry that fans of the Kissing Booth books enjoy.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli
A funny, heartfelt romance with playful banter and secret-crush tension, offering the upbeat, feel-good teen love story that readers look for in this series.
Road trips and open highways
Along for the ride
Sarah Dessen
A summer story about a girl finding herself and new love away from home, with the same easy, sunny pace and a sense of freedom as Elle's journey.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Told through letters, it features a memorable road-trip-like sense of freedom and friendship, plus the emotional honesty fans of this series appreciate.
On The Road
Jack Kerouac
The classic American road novel, full of restless travel, open highways, and friendship, which captures the spirit of Elle packing up a car for a trip west.
Long-distance longing and separation
Fangirl
Rainbow Rowell
A romance about a college freshman coping with a new life away from home and a changing relationship, with the same warm humour and tender longing.
Words on Bathroom Walls
Julia Walton
A romance about a teen whose new relationship is tested by his personal struggles, offering the same heartfelt focus on young love and devotion as the Kissing Booth books.
The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
A romance set over a single day in New York, with a witty, hopeful tone and a sense of two people drawn together despite obstacles, like Elle and Noah.
A lighter, funnier read
Dumplin'
Julie Murphy
A funny, big-hearted teen story about confidence, friendship, and first love, with the same bright voice and feel-good energy as The Kissing Booth.
Holding Up the Universe
Jennifer Niven
A warm, witty romance between two teens who see each other clearly, offering the same youthful humour and sweet chemistry readers enjoy in this series.
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
A tender, witty teen romance that balances humour and heartbreak, suited to readers who enjoy the emotional pull and sharp banter of Elle and Noah.
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