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by Lynn Painter
4.32021356 pages
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Another Lynn Painter book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like Betting on You
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The best books like Betting on You are:
- 1Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter4.3
- 2Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood3.9
- 3The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee4.0
- 4These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner3.9#1
- 5To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han0
- 6Looking for Alaska by John Green4.5
- 7Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell4.4
- 8Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams4.6
- 9This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle4.4
- 10Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi3.8Series starter
When academic overachiever Bailey gets paired with laid-back Charlie for a class project, their mutual antagonism slowly transforms into something that threatens both their carefully planned futures
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by Ali Hazelwood
3.92023353 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and heartwarming tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by Susan Lee
4.02025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful and meta tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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These Broken Stars
Starbound #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
3.92013417 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and intimate tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by Jenny Han
02021368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and gentle tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by John Green
4.52008
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholy but profound tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by Rainbow Rowell
4.42013
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender but heartbreaking tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by Tia Williams
4.62025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and flirty tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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by Ebony LaDelle
4.42025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
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Shatter Me
Start of Shatter Me seriesby Tahereh Mafi
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a angsty and dramatic tone that will resonate with Betting on You fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Betting on You
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Than the Movies | Lynn Painter | 4.3 | 2021 | 356 | Same author |
| Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood | 3.9 | 2023 | 353 | Similar vibes |
| The Romance Rivalry | Susan Lee | 4.0 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| These Broken Stars | Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner | 3.9 | 2013 | 417 | Similar vibes |
| To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Jenny Han | 0 | 2021 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Looking for Alaska | John Green | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | 4.4 | 2013 | — | Similar vibes |
| Audre & Bash Are Just Friends | Tia Williams | 4.6 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| This Could Be Forever | Ebony LaDelle | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Shatter Me📚 Series starter | Tahereh Mafi | 3.8 | 2011 | 339 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Betting on You?
The most similar books to Betting on You are Better Than the Movies, Check & Mate, The Romance Rivalry.
What should I read after Betting on You?
After finishing Betting on You, readers most commonly pick up Better Than the Movies next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lynn Painter, such as Nothing Like the Movies.
Who writes books like Lynn Painter?
Authors similar to Lynn Painter include Jenny Han, Rainbow Rowell.
What genre is Betting on You?
Betting on You is a Romance novel by Lynn Painter, published in 2022. It features elements of Enemies to Lovers, Academic Competition, High School.
How long is Betting on You?
Betting on You is 432 pages long.
Does Betting on You have romance/spice?
Betting on You has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Betting on You
When academic overachiever Bailey gets paired with laid-back Charlie for a class project, their mutual antagonism slowly transforms into something that threatens both their carefully planned futures. Painter crafts sweet YA romance that explores the pressure of perfectionism and the value of finding balance in life and love. A standalone that examines the cost of academic pressure, this novel explores themes of perfectionism, self-worth, and learning that success isn't everything while featuring enemies-to-lovers chemistry between two students who challenge each other's assumptions about what makes life meaningful.