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Quick answer: If you finished Amanda Hocking's Torn, try Switched, Ascend, Fallen, Shiver, Beautiful Creatures and Wicked Lovely. They are paranormal romances with secret heritages, forbidden love and magical worlds.
Torn (2010) is the second book of the Trylle Trilogy, following Wendy Everly, a teen who learns she is a changeling and a princess of the Trylle, and the romance with Finn and Tove. Readers who finish it want more YA paranormal romance. These 15 books suit ages 13 and up and include romance, danger and secrets.
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switched | Amanda Hocking | 13+ | the first book |
| Ascend | Amanda Hocking | 13+ | the final book |
| My Blood Approves | Amanda Hocking | 13+ | more Hocking |
| Fallen | Lauren Kate | 13+ | readers who like angels |
| Shiver | Maggie Stiefvater | 13+ | readers who like werewolves |
| Beautiful Creatures | Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl | 13+ | readers who like Southern gothic |
| Wicked Lovely | Melissa Marr | 13+ | readers who like faerie romance |
| Hush, Hush | Becca Fitzpatrick | 13+ | readers who like fallen angels |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 13+ | readers who want the classic |
| Vampire Academy | Richelle Mead | 14+ | readers who like school fantasy |
| Evernight | Claudia Gray | 13+ | readers who like boarding schools |
| Wings | Aprilynne Pike | 13+ | readers who like faeries |
| Obsidian | Jennifer L. Armentrout | 14+ | readers who like romance |
| The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Cassandra Clare | 14+ | readers who like action |
| The Darkest Minds | Alexandra Bracken | 13+ | readers who like road-trip dystopia |
1. Switched by Amanda Hocking
The first Trylle book. Wendy learns she is a changeling. Start here if you have not.
Best for: the first book.
2. Ascend by Amanda Hocking
The final book in the trilogy. Wendy faces a war and a choice. Read it next.
Best for: the final book.
3. My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking
Alice meets a group of vampires and is drawn into a love triangle. Hocking's vampire series opener.
Best for: more Hocking.
4. Fallen by Lauren Kate
Luce goes to a reform school and falls for the mysterious Daniel. A romance about immortal love.
Best for: readers who like angels.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Aislinn can see faeries and is pursued by a faerie king. Dark and lush.
Best for: readers who like faerie romance.
8. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora falls for Patch, a mysterious fallen angel. Dark and romantic.
Best for: readers who like fallen angels.
9. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Bella falls in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire. A hugely popular teen romance.
Best for: readers who want the classic.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Laurel finds she is a faerie and falls for two boys. Sweet and magical.
Best for: readers who like faeries.
13. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Katy meets Daemon, a handsome alien neighbor. Romance and action.
Best for: readers who like romance.
14. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Clary learns she is a Shadowhunter. Urban fantasy with romance.
Best for: readers who like action.
15. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Ruby, a teen with powers, escapes a camp and joins other fugitives. Fast and emotional.
Best for: readers who like road-trip dystopia.
How to Choose
For the series, read Ascend next. For other changeling and faerie stories, try Wings or Wicked Lovely. For more Hocking, begin with My Blood Approves. For angels and vampires, read Fallen or Vampire Academy. A simple plan is to read the first book in three series and choose the one you like. Most are suitable for ages 13 and up and have mild violence. A fun plan is to read the Trylle books in order, then try a different supernatural romance for comparison. Many of these series are fast, with short chapters, so they work well for weekend binges. If you like audiobooks, check your library. Take notes on each hero's powers and loyalty so the love triangles are easier to compare, and swap books with a friend. Spend an evening making a character chart of the Trylle clans and their powers, which helps if you plan to read more of the series. Reading with a friend adds fun to the romantic cliffhangers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torn the second Trylle book?
Yes. The order is Switched, Torn and Ascend.
Who is Amanda Hocking?
A self-published author who became a bestseller and signed a major publishing deal in 2011.
Is the series finished?
Yes, the Trylle Trilogy is complete, and Hocking has written other series.
What age is it for?
It is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Is Torn good as a standalone?
No. It continues from Switched, so start with the first book.
How many books are in the Trylle series?
Three main books and a few companion novels.
Is Torn a quick read?
Yes, about 300 pages with fast chapters.
Is Torn a love triangle?
Yes, Wendy is torn between two men, which is the source of the title.