Books like Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar reads as charming, lighthearted. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Love, Creekwood

Becky Albertalli · 2020

Both explore friendship

60% genome match

Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston · 2019

Same romance feel

48% genome match

The Henna Wars

Adiba Jaigirdar · 2020

Both explore cultural identity

61% genome match

Written in the Stars

Alexandria Bellefleur · 2020

Same romance feel

59% genome match

Boy Meets Boy

David Levithan · 2003

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

Loveless

Alice Oseman

Both explore friendship

56% genome match

Love Theoretically

Ali Hazelwood · 2023

Both explore fake dating

55% genome match

The Kissing Booth

Beth Reekles · 2012

Both explore friendship & high school

70% genome match

Absolutely, positively not

David LaRochelle · 2005

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

Juliet takes a breath

Gabby Rivera · 2016

Both explore self-discovery

55% genome match

Felix Ever After

Kacen Callender

Both explore friendship

54% genome match

Heated Rivalry

Rachel Reid · 2019

Same romance feel

50% genome match