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Books Like After (10 Books)

After was published by Anna Todd in 2014. Here is a list of 10 books like After by Anna Todd.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. Twilight Of Idols And Anti-christ (1889)

"Thus the man who is responsive to artistic stimuli reacts to the reality of dreams as does the philosopher to the reality of existence; he observes closely, and he enjoys his observation: for it is out of these images that he interprets life, out of these processes that he trains himself for life."

In "Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ," Friedrich Nietzsche boldly dismantles prevailing moral and philosophical frameworks, inviting readers to critically reflect on societal conventions, religious dogmas, and the human condition itself. This incisive and thought-provoking work presents Nietzsche at his most iconoclastic.

  • 📇 210 Pages
  • 📝 52,500 - 63,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

2. Twilight (2005)

"I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never see the stars."

In Stephenie Meyer's captivating novel "Twilight," follow seventeen-year-old Bella Swan as she relocates to the small town of Forks and discovers an irresistible romance with the mysterious Edward Cullen, a dazzling vampire with a dangerous secret that could shake their lives forever.

  • 📇 498 Pages
  • 📝 124,500 - 149,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

3. Perfect Chemistry (2008)

"You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having."

In Perfect Chemistry, Simone Elkeles delivers a gripping and forbidden romance between two high school students from different worlds. Filled with engaging characters and a compelling narrative, this contemporary YA novel explores the power of love and the challenges of breaking societal expectations.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

4. If I Stay (2009)

"Sometimes you make choices in life and sometimes choices make you."

"If I Stay" by Gayle Forman is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking novel that follows the gripping journey of Mia, a talented cellist, as she fights to choose between life and death after a devastating accident. Will love and music inspire her to stay?

  • 📇 208 Pages
  • 📝 52,000 - 62,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

5. The Summer I Turned Pretty (2009)

"Moments, when lost, can't be found again. They're just gone."

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel that follows 16-year-old Belly as she navigates love, friendship, and self-discovery during a transformative summer at the beach house she holds dear.

  • 📇 276 Pages
  • 📝 69,000 - 82,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

6. Beautiful Disaster (2011)

"I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn’t something about you at all. It was just you."

In "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire, experience a turbulent rollercoaster of emotions as Abby Abernathy, a campus good girl, falls head over heels for Travis Maddox, the ultimate bad boy. With passion, love, and secrets, this intense romance will captivate readers till the very last page.

  • 📇 432 Pages
  • 📝 108,000 - 129,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

7. Fifty Shades Of Grey (2011)

"Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high."

In this provocative and captivating debut novel, E.L. James introduces readers to the thrilling world of Christian Grey, a charismatic billionaire with unconventional desires. Fifty Shades of Grey delves into the intoxicating allure of power, submission, and the complicated intricacies of love.

  • 📇 356 Pages
  • 📝 89,000 - 106,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

8. The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer (2011)

"Thinking something does not make it true. Wanting something does not make it real."

In "The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer", Michelle Hodkin expertly weaves an intricate tale of psychological suspense and supernatural elements, as Mara Dyer navigates a mysterious past, unsettling hallucinations, and a growing love that might be her only salvation.

  • 📇 456 Pages
  • 📝 114,000 - 136,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

9. The Fault In Our Stars (2012)

"As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once."

"The Fault In Our Stars is a heartrending and poignant novel by John Green. Exploring love and loss in the lives of two terminally ill teenagers, it tenderly captures the beauty, humor, and inevitable tragedy of life."

  • 📇 313 Pages
  • 📝 78,250 - 93,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

10. The Selection (2012)

"True love is usually the most inconvenient kind."

"The Selection" by Kiera Cass is a captivating dystopian romance novel set in a world where 35 young women compete for the heart of Prince Maxon in a cutthroat selection process, blending love, competition, and rebellion.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time