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When Arden and Gabe, two trans teens heading to new homes, randomly meet in a Nebraska motel lobby and bond over their shared love of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi, it feels like fate—until they part ways knowing only each other's first names. As both struggle to adjust to their new cities, they can't stop thinking about their perfect night together, but finding each other again might take more than just wishful thinking. A heartwarming trans rom-com about missed connections, serendipity, and the power of found family.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like In Case You Read This
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel | Akwaeke Emezi | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Closest match |
| Late Bloomer | Mazey Eddings | 4.1 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Jilted | Vi Keeland | 0 | 2025 | 272 | Similar vibes |
| An Unexpected Love | Debbie Macomber | 0 | 2025 | — | Similar vibes |
| You Should Be So Lucky | Cat Sebastian | 4.6 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Boyfriend Material | Alexis Hall | 0 | 2020 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Red, White & Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston | 4.0 | 2019 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Prospects | KT Hoffman | 4.5 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Love of My Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce | 4.3 | 2024 | 380 | Similar vibes |
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What books are most similar to In Case You Read This?
The most similar books to In Case You Read This are You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel, Late Bloomer, Jilted.
What should I read after In Case You Read This?
After finishing In Case You Read This, readers most commonly pick up You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel next.
Who writes books like Edward Underhill?
Authors similar to Edward Underhill include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.
What genre is In Case You Read This?
In Case You Read This is a Romance novel by Edward Underhill, published in 2025. It features elements of Found Family.
How long is In Case You Read This?
In Case You Read This is 368 pages long.
About In Case You Read This
From acclaimed author Edward Underhill comes a trans rom-com about serendipity, chance encounter, and the ultimate missed connection. This joyful celebration of queer love and found family is perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Emery Lee, and Julian Winters.Arden isn’t excited about moving. Los Angeles was an easy place to fit in and find a supportive queer community. But Winifred, Michigan? That sounds like a much more difficult place to exist.Pasadena, California, is the perfect city for Gabe’s reinvention. Everyone knew everything about him in small-town Shelby, Illinois. Gabe, who wants to be out and proud, can’t wait to relocate.When Arden and Gabe randomly meet in the lobby of a motel in Nebraska, it feels like fate. Both are trans, but more importantly, both are huge fans of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. Clearly, the universe is trying to tell them something. Right?But after an incredible evening of hanging out, the pair part ways only knowing the other’s first name. And as both boys struggle to adjust to their new homes, their thoughts keep being drawn back to their time together. Is one perfect night enough to bring Arden and Gabe back to each other, or will the boys need some help to find each other again?