Twilight

Often described as a modern successor to Twilight, this novel features a human girl who moves to a remote boarding school in Alaska only to find herself surrounded by vampires and other supernatural beings. It captures the same 'ordinary girl in an extraordinary world' dynamic with a heavy focus on intense, fated romance.

This book mirrors the dark, mysterious atmosphere of Twilight but swaps vampires for fallen angels. Fans will appreciate the intense chemistry between the protagonist and a dangerous, brooding love interest who keeps life-altering secrets.

If you loved the Pacific Northwest setting and the supernatural creature lore of Twilight, Shiver offers a lyrical and atmospheric take on werewolves. The story focuses on a deep, emotional connection between two characters who are fighting against a ticking clock and the change of seasons.

Written by the same author, this novel explores similar themes of soul-binding love and sacrifice within a science fiction framework. It retains Meyer's signature focus on internal emotional conflict and the concept of finding humanity in the 'other'.

While more action-oriented than Twilight, this series explores a complex vampire hierarchy and the intense bonds formed in a high-stakes school environment. It features a forbidden romance that echoes the 'dangerous love' theme central to Bella and Edward's story.

This book leans into the gothic and romantic elements that Twilight fans enjoy, focusing on a girl who feels an inexplicable pull toward a mysterious boy at a reform school. It deals heavily with destiny, reincarnation, and the idea of a love that transcends lifetimes.

Set in a small Southern town, this story captures the 'outsider' feeling of Twilight but centers on a family of 'Casters' (witches). It features a central romance that is threatened by a supernatural curse and a community full of secrets.

As part of The Mortal Instruments series, this book introduces a hidden world of Shadowhunters and demons existing alongside humans. Fans of Twilight will enjoy the discovery of a secret heritage and the high-stakes, star-crossed romance at the center of the plot.

For readers who have grown up since reading Twilight, this adult contemporary fantasy offers a more sophisticated take on the vampire-witch romance. It maintains the 'forbidden' nature of the relationship while adding deep historical research and academic intrigue.

This standalone novel offers a grittier, more dangerous look at a world where vampires are a known public threat. It captures the dark allure of the vampire mythos while providing a strong, self-reliant protagonist who must navigate a world of glamour and death.