Romances to read based on your fave rom-coms 💕

September 27, 2021

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Ever watch a rom-com and think, "I wish this was a book?" Well, we have *the* list for you. From "Legally Blonde" to "Notting Hill,"

check out these romance books that are perfect dupes for your favorite movies!

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Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

As soon as I saw this book described as "Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet," I knew I was sold. Light from Uncommon Stars is as fun as it is emotional; the perfect blend of humor, heart, and just plain weird. The story follows Shizuka Satomi, a former violinist who made a deal with the devil: get seven violin prodigies to sell their souls for success, and Shizuka escapes eternal damnation. The premise is quirky and seems like a straight shot to a fun read, but then Aoki introduces us to Shizuka's next victim: a trans runaway named Katrina who is untrained but plays brilliantly. Meanwhile, Shizuka meets Lan, a single mother and new owner of a local donut shop...and secretly an intergalactic war refugee (read: alien!!!). They have an instant connection, and soon both of their lives become messily intertwined.

Look, the plot is admittedly bonkers, but that's what makes it so fun. The quirky plot is the palette cleanser for when the book dives into its deeper subjects: transphobia, abuse, PTSD. Where it truly shines is in the budding relationship between Katrina and Shizuka; laugh out loud funny at times and at others, heartbreakingly tender. These are two women who are finally learning how to receive — and give — love. It's the surprisingly heartwarming story you need to read. Get your copy now. —Kirby Beaton