5 must-read coming of age books like The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger

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The History of Jane Doe

By: Michael Belanger

3.80

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, deeply funny coming-of-age story about first love, first loss, and the power of history…

If you liked the coming of age plot in The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger , here is a list of 5 books like this:

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1. Falling into Place

By: Amy Zhang , Amy Zhang

3.84

Format: 304 pages, Kindle Edition

On the day Liz Emerson tries to die, they had reviewed Newton’s Laws of Motion in physics class. Th… read more

Similar categories in Amy Zhang's Falling into Place book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"There's more to life than cause and effect."

-Amy Zhang, Falling into Place

"She would die, and maybe everyone would forget that she had ever lived."

-Amy Zhang, Falling into Place

"There was a certain freedom in being on the outside. He watched instead of being watched."

-Amy Zhang, Falling into Place

"I would have pulled her back. I would have saved her from falling, but she didn’t see my hand"

-Amy Zhang, Falling into Place

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2. A Short History of the Girl Next Door

By: Jared Reck

3.86

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

The unrequited love of the girl next door is the centerpiece of this fiercely funny, yet heart-brea… read more

Similar categories in Jared Reck's A Short History of the Girl Next Door book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • teen
  • coming of age
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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3. Before I Let Go

By: Marieke Nijkamp

3.98

Format: 392 pages, Hardcover

Days before Corey is to return home to the snow and ice of Lost Creek, Alaska, to visit her best fr… read more

Similar categories in Marieke Nijkamp's Before I Let Go book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • contemporary
  • fiction
  • young adult
  • mental health
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4. Eliza and Her Monsters

By: Francesca Zappia

3.86

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Her story is a phenomenon. Her life is a disaster. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and… read more

Similar categories in Francesca Zappia's Eliza and Her Monsters book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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5. The Chaos of Standing Still

By: Jessica Brody

4.48

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

Over the course of one chaotic night stranded at the Denver airport, Ryn confronts her shattered pa… read more

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  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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6. The Last Thing You Said

By: Sara Biren

3.57

Format: 208 pages,

Everything changed for Ben Porter and Lucy Meadows after Ben's sister - Lucy's best friend - died. … read more

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  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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7. The Hope Family Calendar

By: Mike Gayle

3.57

Format: 24 pages,

A compelling and emotional novel, for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jenny Colgan. 'With a style similar to… read more

Similar categories in Mike Gayle's The Hope Family Calendar book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • fiction
  • contemporary
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8. Madness

By: Heather Brewer , Zac Brewer

3.85

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Brooke Danvers is pretending to be fine. She's gotten so good at pretending that they're letting he… read more

Similar categories in Heather Brewer's Madness book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • contemporary
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9. As I Descended

By: Robin Talley

4.38

Format: None pages, Hardcover

"Something wicked this way comes." Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school's ultimate power cou… read more

Similar categories in Robin Talley's As I Descended book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • young adult
  • contemporary

10. Speak of Me as I Am

By: None

4.12

Format: 206 pages, Kindle Edition

A moving story of grief, honesty, and the healing power of art--the ties that bind us together, eve… read more

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11. Half Truths (The Half Bad Trilogy, #0.6)

By: Sally Green

3.86

Format: 262 pages,

Half Truthsfollows Gabriel's story from the time he arrives Switzerland, seeking help in recovering… read more

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12. The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley

By: Shaun David Hutchinson , Christine Larsen

3.80

Format: 260 pages, Hardcover

Andrew Brawley was supposed to die that night. His parents did, and so did his sister, but he survi… read more

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13. What to Say Next

By: Julie Buxbaum

3.43

Format: 232 pages, Hardcover

Two struggling teenagers find an unexpected connection just when they need it most. Sometimes a new… read more

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14. Words on Bathroom Walls

By: Julia Walton

3.19

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Adam has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He sees and hears people who aren't there: Rebecca… read more

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15. Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1)

By: Caragh M. O'Brien

3.88

Format: 361 pages, Hardcover

In the future, in a world baked dry by the harsh sun, there are those who live inside the walled En… read more

Similar categories in Caragh M. O'Brien's Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1) book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • fiction
  • teen
  • young adult
"When you decide something's right, there's nothing that can stop you from doing it."

-Caragh M. O'Brien, Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1)

"What happened to your face?' he asked. 'When I was little, my grandmother was making candles and she had a big vat of hot beeswax in the backyard,' she said. 'I walked into the vat.' Usually that end…"

-Caragh M. O'Brien, Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1)

16. First & Then

By: Emma Mills

3.44

Format: 330 pages, Hardcover

Devon Tennyson wouldn't change a thing. She's happy watching Friday night games from the bleachers,… read more

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17. Mr. 60%

By: Clete Barrett Smith

3.97

Format: 328 pages, Hardcover

Matt Nolan is the high school drug dealer, deadbeat, and soon-to-be dropout according to everyone a… read more

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18. Nicht weg und nicht da

By: Anne Freytag

4.57

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

Nach dem Tod ihres Bruders macht Luise einen radikalen Schnitt: Sie trennt sich von ihrem mausgraue… read more

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  • romance
  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"Sie hat die Statur eines Rehs, bewegt sich aber wie eine Kriegerin." - S. 13"

-Anne Freytag, Nicht weg und nicht da

"Alles, was er viel tut, tue ich wenig. Lachen, reden, Freunde treffen." - S. 17"

-Anne Freytag, Nicht weg und nicht da

"Die dunklen Augenbrauen heben sich von ihrer hellen Haut ab wie eine Stammesbemalung." - S. 13"

-Anne Freytag, Nicht weg und nicht da

"Durch den menschlichen Körper fließen im Durchschnitt 5 bis 6 Liter Blut. Ausgesehen hat es nach mehr." - S. 9"

-Anne Freytag, Nicht weg und nicht da

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19. Die Stille meiner Worte

By: Ava Reed

4.26

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Hannah hat ihre Worte verloren. In der Nacht, als ihre Zwillingsschwester Izzy ums Leben kam. Wer s… read more

Similar categories in Ava Reed's Die Stille meiner Worte book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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20. If These Wings Could Fly

By: Kyrie McCauley

4.25

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Mindy McGinnis, Kyrie McCauley's stunnin… read more

Similar categories in Kyrie McCauley's If These Wings Could Fly book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"Maybe fear is the toll women pay to exist in this world at all."

-Kyrie McCauley, If These Wings Could Fly

"This is what I know of pride . I know that it keeps the secrets of cruel men. I know that it holds us in the shadows, because we are too proud to admit we need help. I know that pride values a men's …"

-Kyrie McCauley, If These Wings Could Fly

"This is what I know of pride . I know that it keeps the secrets of cruel men. I know that it holds us in the shadows, because we are too proud to admit we need help. I know that pride values a man's …"

-Kyrie McCauley, If These Wings Could Fly

"But some things should fall apart. They should burn themselves out, like a candle that's run its wick to the bottom. It's dangerous to wish for such a thing, though, because some flames are too selfi…"

-Kyrie McCauley, If These Wings Could Fly

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21. Past Perfect Life

By: Elizabeth Eulberg

3.78

Format: 328 pages, Hardcover

Small-town Wisconsin high school senior Allison Smith loves her life the way it is-spending quality… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth Eulberg's Past Perfect Life book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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22. Maybe Meant to Be

By: K.L. Walther

3.64

Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition

Everyone at the Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be. Eve… read more

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  • romance
  • fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
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23. Alles. Nichts. Und ganz viel dazwischen

By: Ava Reed

4.35

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Das persönlichste Buch von Ava Reed. In jeder Dunkelheit brennt ein Licht. Man muss es nur finden! … read more

Similar categories in Ava Reed's Alles. Nichts. Und ganz viel dazwischen book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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24. The Summer of Us

By: Cecilia Vinesse

3.36

Format: 314 pages, Paperback

A swoon-worthy story about five best friends on a whirlwind trip through Europe, perfect for fans o… read more

Similar categories in Cecilia Vinesse's The Summer of Us book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
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25. The History of Jane Doe

By: Michael Belanger

3.80

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, deeply funny coming-of-age story about first love, first loss, and the power of history… read more

Similar categories in Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • teen
  • coming of age
  • realistic fiction
  • humor
  • young adult
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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26. Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah

By: Rachel Cohn

2.78

Format: 211 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times Bestselling duo behind Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist and The Twelve Days of D… read more

Similar categories in Rachel Cohn's Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • teen
  • coming of age
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"There’s such power in that, being someone’s focus."

-Rachel Cohn, Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah

"It's like a fairy tale, and we're the shadows who are turning back into boys."

-Rachel Cohn, Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah

"I’ve tried breaking things to feel better and found that it only feels better while things are breaking."

-Rachel Cohn, Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah

"Do you know what I learned? I learned that leaving is bullshit. Because you always take yourself wherever you go."

-Rachel Cohn, Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah

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27. Plus One

By: Kelsey Rodkey

3.39

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

They say that those who can’t do, teach. Lahey Johnson is notorious for helping her friends and … read more

Similar categories in Kelsey Rodkey's Plus One book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • teen
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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28. Zwei Leben in einer Nacht

By: Carolin Wahl

4.17

Format: 280 pages, Paperback

Eine Challenge, eine Nacht, (k)ein Ausweg. Freitag, der 13., Mitternacht. Caspar beobachtet, … read more

Similar categories in Carolin Wahl's Zwei Leben in einer Nacht book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • young adult
  • contemporary
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29. Das Gegenteil von Hasen

By: Anne Freytag

3.97

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Sie sind in derselben Jahrgangsstufe und trotzdem in verschiedenen Welten. Julia, Marlene und Leona… read more

Similar categories in Anne Freytag's Das Gegenteil von Hasen book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"Sie sind woanders. Wie auf einem anderen Kontinent, bloß im selben Haus."

-Anne Freytag, Das Gegenteil von Hasen

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30. Without a Word

By: Jennifer Schumann

3.61

Format: 413 pages, Paperback

Die junge ehrgeizige Schauspielerin Madeleine nimmt sich eine Auszeit vom Theater und hilft stattde… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Schumann's Without a Word book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
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31. Wilder

By: Andrew Simonet

3.22

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Andrew Simonet's Wilder is a debut YA novel about passion, anger, secrets, and what happens when tw… read more

Similar categories in Andrew Simonet's Wilder book and Michael Belanger's The History of Jane Doe

  • romance
  • humor
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary

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3.98

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