Books like Bully
Bully by Penelope Douglas reads as angsty, passionate. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
Culpa mía
Mercedes Ron · 2014
Both explore secrets
63% genome match
Layla
Colleen Hoover · 2020
Both explore secrets
49% genome match
Pretty and Reckless
Charity Ferrell · 2015
Both explore secrets & second chances
63% genome match
Addicted To You
Krista Ritchie · 2013
Same romance feel
60% genome match
Million Kisses in Your Lifetime
Monica Murphy · 2022
Same romance feel
58% genome match
Once You’re Mine
Morgan Bridges · 2023
Both explore secrets
56% genome match
Blind Side
Kandi Steiner · 2022
Both explore second chances
56% genome match
Love and Other Words
Christina Lauren · 2018
Both explore second chances
55% genome match
Tryst Six Venom
Penelope Douglas · 2021
Both explore bullying & enemies-to-lovers
73% genome match
Every Summer After
Carley Fortune · 2022
Both explore second chances
53% genome match
It's Not Summer Without You
Jenny Han · 2011
Same ya feel
51% genome match
One True Loves
Taylor Jenkins Reid · 2016
Both explore second chances
52% genome match
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