10 Best Books Like Little Fires Everywhere

If you loved Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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When enigmatic artist Mia Warren and her teenage daughter arrive in the perfectly planned suburb of Shaker Heights, they disrupt the orderly world of the rule-following Richardson family. A custody battle over a Chinese-American baby divides the town and pits the two mothers against each other, leading to an obsessive investigation that will have devastating consequences for both families.

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by Daphne du Maurier

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Why you'll love it:

This literary fiction shares a brooding and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Little Fires Everywhere fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Little Fires Everywhere

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Malibu RisingTaylor Jenkins Reid02021—Closest match
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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Little Fires Everywhere?

The most similar books to Little Fires Everywhere are Malibu Rising, Good Company, Rebecca.

What should I read after Little Fires Everywhere?

After finishing Little Fires Everywhere, readers most commonly pick up Malibu Rising next.

Who writes books like Celeste Ng?

Authors similar to Celeste Ng include Brit Bennett, Liane Moriarty.

What genre is Little Fires Everywhere?

Little Fires Everywhere is a Literary Fiction novel by Celeste Ng, published in 2017. It features elements of Mystery.

How long is Little Fires Everywhere?

Little Fires Everywhere varies in length depending on edition.

About Little Fires Everywhere

The #1 New York Times bestseller!Soon to be a Hulu original series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.“I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting.” -Jodi Picoult“To say I love this book is an understatement. It’s a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection. It moved me to tears.” -Reese Witherspoon“Extraordinary . . . books like Little Fires Everywhere don't come along often.” -John GreenFrom the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned-from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren-an enigmatic artist and single mother-who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town-and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of

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