Books like The Betrothed

The Betrothed by Kiera Cass reads as romantic, dramatic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Siren

Kiera Cass · 2009

Both explore forbidden love & duty

73% genome match

King's Cage

Victoria Aveyard

Same fantasy feel

52% genome match

Crier's War

Nina Varela · 2019

Both explore forbidden love

64% genome match

Siege and Storm

Leigh Bardugo

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

Fallen

Lauren Kate · 2009

Both explore forbidden love

71% genome match

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

Brigid Kemmerer · 2019

Both explore duty

71% genome match

Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2011

Same ya feel

49% genome match

Beauty

Robin McKinley · 1978

Same fantasy feel

70% genome match

The Goose Girl

Shannon Hale · 2003

Both explore self-discovery

70% genome match

Phantom

Lisa Jane Smith · 2011

Both explore forbidden love

70% genome match

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Laini Taylor · 2001

Both explore forbidden love

68% genome match

Dance of thieves

Mary Pearson · 2018

Both explore forbidden love & political intrigue

66% genome match