I believe in a thing called love by Maurene Goo reads as playful, charming. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A breezy, warm-hearted YA rom-com that follows an overachieving perfectionist as she comically fumbles her way through her first real crush, with plenty of banter and self-deprecating humor. Best for: readers wanting a light, funny high-school romance with a driven, likable heroine.
Yes — the genome marks the romance arc as a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA).
It's a complete, standalone-satisfying story.
Low heat — mostly fade-to-black.
It's young adult — teen protagonists with crossover appeal.
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