YA Enemies-to-Lovers Book Recommendations That Will Steal Your Heart

Enemies-to-lovers romance. Enough said, right?

There’s nothing that hits quite as hard as the chemistry and tension in these books. Will the characters fight, throwing around banter and witty lines, or will they finally kiss? Your guess would be as good as mine…

Which is one of the many reasons I adore this trope, and I know I’m not alone here! So, if you’re looking for some good enemies-to-lovers stories to pick up, here are five that I’d recommend piling onto your TBR:

 If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka // goodreads

I am so in love with this novel. It captures the enemies-to-lovers trope perfectly with dashes of witty banter and a heap of self-discovery and character growth. The writing is fantastic and the dynamic between Cameron & Brendan will thoroughly steal your heart.

Need more reasons to read it? Try: messy home lives, complicated feelings, gaming, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Fake It Till you Break It by Jenn P. Nguyen // goodreads

Not only does this book have a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance, but it pairs it with the idea of childhood “best friends” which makes it all the sweeter. The entire story is incredibly fluffy, fun, and could easily be consumed in one sitting!

Need more reasons to read it? Try: confusing feelings, dual POV, mom best friends, late night adventures, and kisses that are questionably real.

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord // goodreads

I have not stopped thinking about this book since I first read it. The enemies-to-lovers relationship between Pepper and Jack is magnetic and the chemistry is unreal. The entire story is atmospheric and it may be one of the best developed YA contemporary stories I’ve ever read.

Need more reasons to read it? Try: hidden identity romance, monster cake, New York City, baking blogs, swim team, and twin brothers.

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo // goodreads

A siren and a siren hunter, does it get any more enemies-to-lovers than that? I read this book last summer while on vacation and couldn’t get enough of it. I consumed the entire thing while sitting on the beach and even just talking about that experience makes me want to pick it up all over again!

Need more reasons to read it? Try: grey morals, heart stealing, pirates, and dark little mermaid retellings.

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon // goodreads

Although this book isn’t out yet (it will be July 28th, 2020) I had to include it on this list! I’m an absolute sucker for an academic rival enemies-to-lovers story and this one is a masterpiece. Rowan and Neil’s story is easily one of my favorites of 2020 and I cannot wait for it to be released.

Need more reasons to read it? Try: Jewish rep, 24hr time frame, slow dancing, graduation, and romance novels.

Enemies-to-lovers is one of my favorite YA tropes. It’s one of those things that will sell me on a book instantly. I’ve read a lot of these stories and I hope that my future TBR pile will be stocked full of them.

And now that you’ve read through some of my recommendations I’d love for you to leave some for me to check out below! I’m always looking for more to read and I’d be happy to receive some recommendations.