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Quick answer: If you liked Torment by Lauren Kate, read Hush, Hush, Twilight, Beautiful Creatures and Angelfall. All mix a paranormal romance with a dark mystery about angels, curses or forbidden love.
Torment is the second book in Lauren Kate's Fallen series, about Luce and the fallen angel Daniel. Readers who enjoy it often want more romance, mystery and supernatural drama. The picks below range from fallen-angel stories to witches, vampires and fae. Most are young adult, and all are real, in-print books.
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen | Lauren Kate | Teen | series starters |
| Passion | Lauren Kate | Teen | continuing the series |
| Hush, Hush | Becca Fitzpatrick | Teen | fallen-angel romance |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | Teen | paranormal classics |
| Beautiful Creatures | Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl | Teen | Southern gothic romance |
| Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor | Teen | rich worldbuilding |
| Angelfall | Susan Ee | Teen | post-apocalyptic angels |
| Halo | Alexandra Adornetto | Teen | gentler angels |
| Evermore | Alyson Noël | Teen | immortal love |
| Unearthly | Cynthia Hand | Teen | angel destiny |
| City of Bones | Cassandra Clare | Teen | urban fantasy |
| Wings | Aprilynne Pike | Teen | fae romance |
| Vampire Academy | Richelle Mead | Teen | strong heroines |
| Shiver | Maggie Stiefvater | Teen | poetic paranormal |
| Obsidian | Jennifer L. Armentrout | Teen | banter and romance |
1. Fallen by Lauren Kate
The first book in the series sends Luce to a reform school where she meets Daniel. If you haven't read it yet, start here.
Best for: series starters.
2. Passion by Lauren Kate
The third Fallen book sends Luce through past lives. A twisty, romantic continuation of the story.
Best for: continuing the series.
3. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora is drawn to a mysterious classmate who may be a fallen angel. A close match in mood.
Best for: fallen-angel romance.
4. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Bella falls for a vampire in a rainy Washington town. The book that defined the genre.
Best for: paranormal classics.
5. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
A boy in a Southern town falls for a girl from a family of casters. Atmospheric and slow-burning.
Best for: Southern gothic romance.
6. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
An artist in Prague finds herself caught in a war between angels and demons. Lush and inventive.
Best for: rich worldbuilding.
7. Angelfall by Susan Ee
In a world after an angel apocalypse, Penryn teams up with an injured angel. Dark and fast.
Best for: post-apocalyptic angels.
8. Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Three angels come to Earth, and one falls for a human. Sweet and romantic.
Best for: gentler angels.
9. Evermore by Alyson Noël
Ever sees auras and hears thoughts, and meets a mysterious boy. First of the Immortals series.
Best for: immortal love.
10. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
Clara learns she is part angel and has a destined purpose. Warm and funny.
Best for: angel destiny.
11. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Clary discovers a hidden world of demon hunters. Action, family secrets and a love triangle.
Best for: urban fantasy.
12. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Laurel finds she is a faerie and grows wings. Light and pretty.
Best for: fae romance.
13. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Rose trains to protect her vampire best friend. Sharp and fast.
Best for: strong heroines.
14. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
A girl falls in love with a boy who is a wolf in winter. Lyrical and atmospheric.
Best for: poetic paranormal.
15. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Katy moves to West Virginia and meets her alien neighbor. Banter-filled and quick.
Best for: banter and romance.
How to Choose
If you want to stay in the Fallen universe, read Fallen and Passion. For similar angel stories, Hush, Hush and Angelfall. For richer worldbuilding, choose Daughter of Smoke & Bone. For action, City of Bones. For light romance, Halo or Wings. If you binge series, read the Fallen books in order before trying others. If you only want the mood, pick a new series that starts fresh. Check the age rating on each; some, like Obsidian and Vampire Academy, include more mature romance than Fallen. Library audiobooks are a cheap way to sample a series before committing. Remember that paranormal romance has its own tropes: a brooding love interest, a hidden world and a heroine who discovers a special power. Once you know which tropes you love, you can find new books faster. Many readers keep a list of favorites and search for matching themes such as angels, curses or school settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torment about?
It continues Luce's story as she tries to understand her past lives and the war between angels and demons.
Do I need to read Fallen first?
Yes. Torment is the second book and builds directly on it.
How many Fallen books are there?
The main series has four books: Fallen, Torment, Passion and Rapture. A spin-off, Unforgiven, followed later.
Which book is closest to Fallen?
Hush, Hush has a similar tone and fallen-angel premise.
Are these books for younger teens?
Most are for ages 13 and up, though a few contain mature themes.
What order are the Fallen books?
Fallen, Torment, Passion, Rapture, then the spin-off Unforgiven.
Is Fallen similar to Twilight?
They share a supernatural romance and a mysterious love interest, though Fallen centers on angels and reincarnation.
Are these books appropriate for younger teens?
Most suit ages 13 and up. Check individual books for violence or mature themes.
Where should I start if I'm new to paranormal romance?
Twilight, Hush, Hush and Vampire Academy are the best-known entry points.
Are there adult versions of these stories?
Yes. Authors like Nalini Singh, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout write adult paranormal and fantasy romance.