10 Best Books Like The Romance Rivalry
If you loved The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Romance Rivalry are:
- 1To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han0
- 2Betting on You by Lynn Painter4.1
- 3Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter4.3
- 4The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han4.4
- 5Looking for Alaska by John Green4.5
- 6Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell4.4
- 7Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams4.6
- 8This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle4.4
- 9Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood3.9
- 10These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner3.9#1

Romance book reviewer Irene Park knows every trope in the genre but has zero real-life dating experience, so she decides to find college love by following her favorite romantic formulas. When her online rival Aiden Jeon challenges her to a competition to see who can find love-by-trope first, their fake dating scheme forces Irene to discover that her own happily ever after might be nothing like what she's read in books.
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These Broken Stars
Starbound #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and intimate tone that will resonate with The Romance Rivalry fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Romance Rivalry
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Jenny Han | 0 | 2021 | 368 | Closest match |
| Betting on You | Lynn Painter | 4.1 | 2022 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Better Than the Movies | Lynn Painter | 4.3 | 2021 | 356 | Similar vibes |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | Jenny Han | 4.4 | 2010 | 304 | 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 |
| Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood | 3.9 | 2023 | 353 | Similar vibes |
| These Broken Stars | Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner | 3.9 | 2013 | 417 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Romance Rivalry?
The most similar books to The Romance Rivalry are To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Betting on You, Better Than the Movies.
What should I read after The Romance Rivalry?
After finishing The Romance Rivalry, readers most commonly pick up To All The Boys I've Loved Before next.
Who writes books like Susan Lee?
Authors similar to Susan Lee include Christina Lauren, Ashley Poston.
What genre is The Romance Rivalry?
The Romance Rivalry is a Romance novel by Susan Lee, published in 2025. It features elements of Enemies to Lovers, Fake Dating.
How long is The Romance Rivalry?
The Romance Rivalry is 368 pages long.
About The Romance Rivalry
USA TODAY BEST SELLER!She’s read every romance…except her own.“Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre.” - ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW“A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.” - ⭐SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW“Susan Lee has written an ode to all romance readers. It’s the kind of book I’ve been wanting to read for decades: a love letter to love stories and an instant favorite!”-Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisIrene Park loves romance novels-so much so she’s made a career of them as an online book reviewer with a massive following. But Irene’s real life dating story? Non-existent.So when she starts her freshman year of college, she sets her sights on finding true love using the one thing she really understands…romance book tropes.If only it were that easy.Enter Aiden Jeon, Irene’s online book review rival and biggest nemesis. When Aiden challenges her to see who can find love-by-trope first, he becomes the one person standing in her way to getting everything she wants both professionally and personally, too.So when the competition takes an unexpected turn, forcing the two of them to have to partner in the ultimate trope, fake dating, Irene is not prepared for everything she believed about romance, and Aiden, to flip on its head.As Irene tackles the challenges of college life, struggles to figure out what she really wants for herself, all while trying to win the race for love, Irene realizes the answers may not be found in a romance novel. Happily Ever Afters seem so easy on page.But for Irene to find her ultimate HEA, she’ll have to get her nose out of the book and become the main character of her own story.Perfect for fans of:📚 Enemies to Lovers💘 Fake Dating🏫 College Rom-Coms💬 Banter for Days🎥 A+ Pop Culture References✨ Books about loving books








