Books like Only mostly devastated by Sophie Gonzales
After a brief but intense summer romance, Will Tavares stops texting Ollie, leaving the protagonist with one broken promise and a new life to start. A sudden family emergency relocates Ollie to a new school across the country. There, he discovers that the Will he loved the summer of—fun, affectionate, and kind—has transformed into a class clown who is closeted and often acts jilted. Despite being wary of a disinterested partner, Will shows up in Ollie’s everyday life, from music class to lunch, gradually weakening Ollie's resolve. Their previous heartbreak—Will crushing Ollie's heart—forces Ollie to confront whether he can trust the man again.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Sophie Gonzales
★
★
★
★
★
4.3 (3 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Only mostly devastated by Sophie Gonzales are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Only mostly devastated (16 similar books)
Two strangers receive a call that they will die today and use an app to befriend each other, sharing a single unforgettable day that turns into a profound journey of love, friendship, and acceptance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When a copied email threatens to expose his hidden identity, sixteen‑year‑old Simon Spier must decide whether to protect his secret, save his friend, and risk a new, unexpected romance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
High‑school senior Anna heads to a boarding school in Paris for her last year in Atlanta. There she meets the charming Étienne St. Clair, whose world and serious girlfriend complicate the hopeful romance that could end in a memorable French kiss.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
OCD‑stricken Griffin mourns the loss of his first love, Theo, whose drowning death shatters his world and threatens to unravel the secrets he keeps.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Cal, a budding journalist with a massive social‑media following, is thrust into the spotlight when his father joins a NASA Mars mission. Amid media frenzy and a new love with fellow astronaut’s son, he navigates truth and family in a high‑stakes adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Darcy Phillips runs a clandestine advice service from locker 89, her secret erupts when the new Australian jock, Alexander Brougham, discovers her. In a risky swap, Darcy becomes his discreet dating mentor to win back his ex.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
High‑school senior Emoni Santiago balances teenage motherhood, family responsibilities, and a love of cooking, discovering her culinary talent while navigating the challenges of a single‑parent household.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Seventeen‑year‑old Bailey moves to California to live with her father, hoping to finally meet an online friend and film‑buff. The quiet family reunion soon turns into a complicated love triangle as a new coworker captures her attention.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A soccer-themed school strike story featuring Lissa and her friends against the football team, showcasing the challenges of dating and self-control in a competitive high school setting.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A ghost girl falls in love with Nora as their house is renovated.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
The unpredictable teenage drama of a 15-year-old high school student struggling with new friendships and insecurities.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Two sisters from North Carolina navigate the treacherous world of cotillion and parties.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A collection of essays by Marilynne Robinson that examines faith, human nature, and the limits of fact in contemporary society.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Mattie reconnects with her school friends after deciding to leave her self-imposed isolation.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Andrea Gibson: The Madness Vase by Andrea GibsonThe Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
Heartstopper Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!