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Quick answer: If you finished Fallen, try Hush, Hush, Angelfall, Beautiful Creatures, Daughter of Smoke & Bone, City of Bones and Twilight. They give you dark romance, fallen angels and supernatural secrets.
Lauren Kate's 2009 novel follows Luce Price, a teen who is sent to Sword & Cross, a reform school, and falls for the mysterious Daniel. It is a paranormal romance about forbidden love across lifetimes. Readers who finish it want more YA with immortal love, angels and secrets. These 15 books suit ages 13 and up. (The title is shared by other books; this list follows Kate's novel.)
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torment | Lauren Kate | 13+ | the direct sequel |
| Hush, Hush | Becca Fitzpatrick | 13+ | readers who like fallen angels |
| Angelfall | Susan Ee | 14+ | readers who like action |
| Beautiful Creatures | Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl | 13+ | readers who like Southern gothic |
| Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor | 14+ | readers who like lyrical writing |
| City of Bones | Cassandra Clare | 14+ | readers who like urban fantasy |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 13+ | readers who want a classic romance |
| Evernight | Claudia Gray | 13+ | readers who like boarding schools |
| Halo | Alexandra Adornetto | 13+ | readers who want light romance |
| Wings | Aprilynne Pike | 13+ | readers who like faeries |
| Shiver | Maggie Stiefvater | 13+ | readers who like werewolves |
| Obsidian | Jennifer L. Armentrout | 14+ | readers who like romance |
| Vampire Academy | Richelle Mead | 14+ | readers who like school fantasy |
| The Immortals: Evermore | Alyson Noël | 13+ | readers who like immortal love |
| Fallen in Love | Lauren Kate | 13+ | series fans |
1. Torment by Lauren Kate
The second Fallen book, in which Luce goes to a new school and faces more secrets. Read it next.
Best for: the direct sequel.
2. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora falls for Patch, a mysterious fallen angel. Dark and romantic.
Best for: readers who like fallen angels.
3. Angelfall by Susan Ee
After angels attack Earth, Penryn teams with a wounded angel. Post-apocalyptic and fast.
Best for: readers who like action.
4. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Ethan, a Southern teen, falls for a girl from a family of Casters. Atmospheric and romantic.
Best for: readers who like Southern gothic.
5. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
Karou lives between worlds and meets an angel. Lush and romantic.
Best for: readers who like lyrical writing.
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Clary learns she is a Shadowhunter. Urban fantasy with romance.
Best for: readers who like urban fantasy.
7. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Bella falls in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire. A hugely popular teen romance.
Best for: readers who want a classic romance.
8. Evernight by Claudia Gray
Bianca attends a school full of secrets and falls in love with a boy who hides one. Gothic and romantic.
Best for: readers who like boarding schools.
9. Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Three angels live as teens on Earth, and one falls for a human. Sweet and gentle.
Best for: readers who want light romance.
10. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Laurel finds she is a faerie and falls for two boys. Sweet and magical.
Best for: readers who like faeries.
11. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Grace falls for a boy who turns into a wolf in the cold. Lyrical and tender.
Best for: readers who like werewolves.
12. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Katy meets Daemon, a handsome alien neighbor. Romance and action.
Best for: readers who like romance.
13. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Rose, a guardian in training, protects her friend Lissa at a vampire school. Fast and funny.
Best for: readers who like school fantasy.
14. The Immortals: Evermore by Alyson Noël
Ever sees spirits and is drawn to a mysterious boy named Damen. Romantic and paranormal.
Best for: readers who like immortal love.
15. Fallen in Love by Lauren Kate
A collection of Valentine novellas set in the Fallen world. Short and sweet.
Best for: series fans.
How to Choose
For the next book, read Torment. For fallen angels, try Hush, Hush or Angelfall. For other immortal romance, read Evernight or Twilight. For something more literary, choose Daughter of Smoke & Bone. A simple plan is to read one series opener and decide whether to continue. Most are suitable for ages 13 and up and include romance and mild violence. If you want to try audiobooks, paranormal romances are often well narrated and good for long drives. For a lighter palate cleanser between series, try a standalone like Beautiful Creatures or Wings. A fun extra is to compare the book with the 2016 film, since fans often disagree about which version works better. Reading in a group helps with the long series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fallen a series?
Yes, it has four main books and several novellas.
Is there a movie?
A film adaptation was released in 2016, and many fans prefer the book.
Are these books religious?
They use angel and demon imagery, but they are paranormal romance, not religious books.
What age is it for?
It is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Is Fallen worth reading as an adult?
It depends on your taste for teen romance; the first book is quick and atmospheric.
Where should I start if I have not read Fallen?
Begin with Fallen and then decide whether to continue to Torment.
Is Fallen scary?
It has gothic moods and some peril, but it is mostly romantic.