One of the requests I get the most in the library is for books like those Sarah Dessen writes. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. This means books with complicated characters and a strong sense of place.

Here are my go-to recommendations for readers who crave more of these kind of books, with a mix of backlist and newer releases.

The Chance You Won’t Return by Annie Cardi

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Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

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My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

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Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland

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Better off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg

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The Story of Us by Deb Caletti

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Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson

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Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

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The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord

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The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding

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Golden by Jessi Kirby

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Perfect Escape by Jennifer Brown

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What are your favorite books to suggest to fans of Sarah Dessen?