Books like 'Play Me Backwards'
Readers who enjoyed Play Me Backwards by Adam Selzer also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary romance urban fantasy humor realistic high-school coming-of-age male-mc friendship
-
Neverseen by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone.Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them. And as they settle into their new lives, they uncover secrets far bigger than anything they’d imagined...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship humor action-adventure audiobook book children contemporary -
![Twelfth Grade Kills by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
Twelfth Grade Kills by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt all comes down to this.Vlad’s running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him weeks to live, and that’s if the Slayer Society doesn’t kill him – along with all the citizens of Bathory – first... -
![Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe heat is on, and a new threat to humanity has risen…Nick has his driver’s license and he’s not afraid to use it. But turning sixteen isn’t what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day... -
![The Protection of Ren Crown by Anne Zoelle]()
The Protection of Ren Crown by Anne Zoelle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBarely surviving her first term at college, all Ren wants to do over break is relax and bond with her roommate—not get eaten by a sentient building or attacked on the street. But with increasingly open warfare brewing between the magical factions and Layers of the world, this time, Ren will not fail in making sure everyone she loves stays safe and protected...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship humor action-adventure book contemporary enemies-to-lovers epic -
-
![Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThings have taken a darker turn for the half-human teenager with an appetite for blood. Joss, a vampire slayer and Vlad's former friend, has moved back to Bathory. A mysterious and powerful new vampire, Dorian, appears with a shocking secret and an overwhelming desire to drink Vlad's blood. And Vlad's arch enemy, D'Ablo, has a sinister plan to eliminate Vlad once and for all...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school male-mc realistic action-adventure audiobook book -
![Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins, Christian Coulson]()
Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins, Christian Coulson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis swoonworthy, romantic companion novel to Wendy Higgins's New York Times bestselling Sweet Evil series is told from irresistible bad-boy Kaidan's point of view. Readers will love getting inside Kaidan's head, especially fans of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, the Selection series by Kiera Cass, and Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire... -
![Missing You by Meg Cabot]()
Missing You by Meg Cabot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGood-bye, Lightning GirlEver since a walk home on a particularly stormy day, Jessica Mastriani has had an ability like no other. She became known worldwide as Lightning Girl--a psychic who could find the location of anyone, dead or alive. Jess finally had no choice but to embrace her newfound talent, and ended up lending her skills to the U.S. government...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school humor realistic action-adventure audiobook book -
![Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey]()
Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHunter Wild is the youngest in a long line of elite vampire hunters, a legacy that is both a blessing and a curse at the secret Helios-Ra Academy, where she excels at just about everything...Categorized as:
coming-of-age high-school humor male-mc action-adventure audiobook book contemporary -
![Tenth Grade Bleeds by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
Tenth Grade Bleeds by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn Tenth Grade Bleeds, it's another sucky year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend Henry doesn't want to be his drudge anymore. And as if all that weren't enough, it's getting harder for Vlad to resist feeding on the people around him...Categorized as:
coming-of-age high-school humor male-mc action-adventure audiobook book contemporary -
![Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block]()
Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe family that took her in called her Witch Baby and raised her as their own. But even though she tried to fit in, Witch Baby never felt as though she truly belonged. So one day she packed her bat-shaped backpack, put on her black cowboy-boot roller skates, and went out into the world to find out who she really was.. -
![Sweet Escape by Bailey Ardisone]()
Sweet Escape by Bailey Ardisone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife will never be the same for Nariella Woodlinn. Just when she thought she had it all figured out, her world comes crumbling down around her--yet again. With no idea who she is or even where she came from, how can she save herself?She once thought her biggest problems were the ones brought on by the mysterious man she refused to fall in love with--Mycah... -
![Powerless by Tracey Ward]()
Powerless by Tracey Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Max Campbell and I do not have a superpower. I don't need one. I have a genius level IQ, nerves of steel, and great hair. I've been trained to be a healer and a killer by some of the most elite soldiers in the world, and I excel at the task. No tricks. No cheat codes. Just me. Pure, unaltered, awesome me... -
![The Cinderella Cook-Off by Sable Sylvan]()
The Cinderella Cook-Off by Sable Sylvan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBears + BBWs + BBQ + BDSM = Too Hot To Handle! The last thing that the curvy Quincy sisters expect is to meet their rivals, the Scoville brothers, in the flesh at the reading of their grandfather’s will. What the heck are a bunch of Norwegian billionaires doing at a fair in the middle of Texas? Planning a corporate takeover, of their family’s hot sauce company, The Quincy Hot Sauce Co... -
![Vanished: When Lightning Strikes / Code Name Cassandra by Meg Cabot]()
Vanished: When Lightning Strikes / Code Name Cassandra by Meg Cabot
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA gift…or a curse? Jessica Mastriani has never liked attention. All she wants is to make it to high school graduation like any ordinary girl. But when Jess is struck by lightning, she becomes anything but ordinary: suddenly she has the ability to locate missing children. Now Jess is getting noticed in all the wrong ways and by all the wrong people. The media is obsessed with her and her story... -
-
![Burning Bright by Chris Cannon]()
Burning Bright by Chris Cannon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBryn is back for her senior year at the Institute for Excellence, also known as shape-shifting dragon school. She isn’t sure which is scarier, the life-force sucking dragons stalking campus or the fact that she’s officially betrothed to Jaxon, a guy who will never love her. Not that she could ever love him, either… That’s just ridiculous. Senior year should be fun... -
![Missing Angel Juan by Francesca Lia Block]()
Missing Angel Juan by Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLonely CityA tangly-haired, purple-eyed girl named Witch Baby lives in glitzy L.A. She loves a guy named Angel Juan. When he leaves for New York she knows she must find him.Looking For LoveSo she heads for the city of glittery buildings and garbage and Chinese food and drug dealers and subways and kids playing hip-hopscotch... -
![Healed by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan]()
Healed by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsArabella MacLeod was tortured by dragon hunters a decade ago. Ever since, her clan coddled and tip-toed around her, most especially her older brother. Desperate for a chance at freedom, she volunteers to foster with the Scottish dragon-shifter clan. She's determined to stay clear of the charming Scottish leader, but not only does he keep crossing her path, her dragon is drawn to him... -
![Parties & Potions by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Parties & Potions by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPerfect hair, cute clothes, healthy tans--life's a breeze when you're a witch! Even special witchcraft classes Rachel agrees to attend with Miri turn out to be fun. The sisters meet other teen witches just like them--who knew? Everyone's preparing for a magical party called a Samsorta--a debutante ball for witches. And it wouldn't be a ball without warlocks. Cute ones... -
![Switched by Sienna Mercer]()
Switched by Sienna Mercer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Olivia Abbott moves to town, she's excited to join the cheerleading team and make new friends. Then she meets Ivy Vega. At first, Ivy, pale and dressed all in black, looks like Olivia's opposite... -
![Secret by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Secret by Brigid Kemmerer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEARTH. FIRE. AIR. WATER.Nick Merrick is stretched to breaking point. He's trying to keep his grades sky-high or he won't get in to college. He's trying to keep his brother's business afloat or the Merricks will be out on the street. He's trying to keep the secret of where he's going in the evenings from his twin brother Gabriel - or he fears he'll lose his family...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school male-mc action-adventure audiobook book contemporary -
![Spark by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Spark by Brigid Kemmerer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsGabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't. Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he's not doing it. And no one seems to believe him... -
![Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer]()
Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsHigh school totally bites when you’re half human, half vampire. Freshman year sucks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly... -
![Max by James Patterson]()
Max by James Patterson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsJames Patterson's bestselling Maximum Ride series is back, with Max and the gang as The Protectors. Someone--or something--is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe. Their objective: Rescue Max's activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school humor realistic action-adventure alpha-mc angels -
![Cauldron Bubble by Wendy Knight]()
Cauldron Bubble by Wendy Knight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You’ve just always been the powerful one. I’m the smart aleck.” “We’re the same. I’m night, you’re day. You have to have both to have life.” “You can hide in the shadows.” “And you can shine like the sun. This prophesy is about both of us.” Destiny doesn't think she's anything special. The daughter of an outcast witch. Her twin, Fate, is her best friend, so that's awesome... -
-
![Forbidden Life by Karpov Kinrade]()
Forbidden Life by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe road to redemption begins in darkness. A sinister force waits for them in darkness, ready to devour their powers and take their lives.Sam's baby is the key to a lock that must never be opened. To keep her child safe, Sam will do anything... -
![Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels by Helene Boudreau]()
Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels by Helene Boudreau
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe only thing that terrifies Jade more than the ocean is dancing at the Fall Formal. Because Jade has two left feet—er, flippers. Who knew being a high school freshman is even more awkward than being a plus-size aqua-phobic mer-girl? At least her only drama is of the human variety...Or not.The Mermish Council has just declared that all land-dwelling mers but return to the ocean. Pronto...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school book contemporary family fiction magical-realism -
![The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis]()
The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMaggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie's rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal.Now Maggie has a probation officer... -
![Body & Soul by Stacey Kade]()
Body & Soul by Stacey Kade
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe final book in The Ghost and the Goth Trilogy!The GhostI’ve been trapped in the body of Lily “Ally” Turner for a month now. Talk about a fashion crisis on an epic scale. What worries me more, though, is sometimes I catch Will looking at me like he thinks I’m Lily...or that he wishes I were. Without the good looks of my former self, I don’t know who I am, or if who that is is good enough... -
![Black Heart by Holly Black]()
Black Heart by Holly Black
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn a world where magic is illegal, Cassel Sharpe has the most deadly ability of all. With one touch, he can transform any object--including a person--into something else entirely. And that makes him a wanted man. The Feds are willing to forgive all his past crimes if he'll only leave his con artist family behind and go straight...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school humor male-mc action-adventure alternate-history audiobook -
![Adrian's Lost Chapter by Richelle Mead]()
Adrian's Lost Chapter by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen Richelle first sat down to write Bloodlines each chapter was narrated by a different Character. This is Adrian's lost story... -
![Breathless by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Breathless by Brigid Kemmerer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsToo many secrets. Not enough time.Nick Merrick is supposed to be the level-headed one. The peacemaker. Since it’s just him and his three hotheaded brothers against the world, that’s a survival tactic.But now he’s got problems even his brothers can’t help him survive.His so-called girlfriend, Quinn, is going quick as mercury from daring to crazy...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school male-mc action-adventure book contemporary drama -
![In the Age of Love and Chocolate by Gabrielle Zevin]()
In the Age of Love and Chocolate by Gabrielle Zevin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAll These Things I’ve Done, the first novel in the Birthright series, introduced us to timeless heroine Anya Balanchine, a plucky sixteen year old with the heart of a girl and the responsibilities of a grown woman. Now eighteen, life has been more bitter than sweet for Anya...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school realistic action-adventure alpha-mc audiobook book -
![Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore]()
Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere hasn’t been a winner of the Miss Meteor beauty pageant who looks like Lita Perez or Chicky Quintanilla in all its history. But that’s not the only reason Lita wants to enter the contest, or why her ex-best friend Chicky wants to help her... -
![The Warrior by Victoria Scott]()
The Warrior by Victoria Scott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWar between heaven and hell is coming, but Dante Walker makes it look damn good.Dante’s girlfriend, Charlie, is fated to save the world. And Aspen, the girl who feels like a sister, is an ordained soldier. In order to help both fulfill their destiny and win the war, Dante must complete liberator training at the Hive, rescue Aspen from hell, and uncover a message hidden on an ancient scroll... -
-
![Holding Smoke by Elle Cosimano]()
Holding Smoke by Elle Cosimano
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJohn "Smoke" Conlan is serving time for two murders but he wasn't the one who murdered his English teacher, and he never intended to kill the only other witness to the crime. A dangerous juvenile rehabilitation center in Denver, Colorado, known as the Y, is Smoke's new home and the only one he believes he deserves. But, unlike his fellow inmates, Smoke is not in constant imprisonment... -
![The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta]()
The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTeenage baker Syd sends ripples of heartbreak through Austin’s queer community when a batch of post-being-dumped brownies turns out to be magical—and makes everyone who eats them break up.“What’s done is done.”Unless, of course, it was done by my brownies. Then it’s getting undone.Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking... -
![The Bear's Bride by Lola Kidd]()
The Bear's Bride by Lola Kidd
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrank Franklin is ready to find his mate. After years of searching on his own, the big bear is ready to give Olivia Grey and Lovely and Kind Brides a shot. He couldn't be more thrilled when after only three days, Olivia finds his match. There's only one little problem... -
![The Fairest Kind of Love by Crystal Cestari]()
The Fairest Kind of Love by Crystal Cestari
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Amber! I never even thought of that! Maybe she can tell you your match."Whoa. Now that's interesting.Amber Sand has spent half her life solidifying other people's happily-ever-afters. As a matchmaker, she has the ability to look into anyone's eyes and see their perfect match... -
![Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up by Jessica Brody]()
Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up by Jessica Brody
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmiddle school girlfinds out that beinga teenagerisn't all it's cracked up to be in this realistic read about friendship with plenty of LOL moments--and a magical twist! Seventh grader Addie Bell can t wait to grow up. Her parents won t let her have her own phone, she doesn t have "any" curves, and her best friend, Grace, isn t at all interested in makeup or boys... -
![Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThere are alternative cover editions for this ASIN here and here.With power comes enemies. Lots of them.Hunter Garrity just wants to be left alone. He's learned the hard way that his unusual abilities come at a price. And he can't seem to afford any allies.He's up to his neck in hostiles. His grandfather, spoiling for a fight. The Merrick brothers, who think he ratted them out...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school humor male-mc action-adventure alpha-mc audiobook -
![Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories by Francesca Lia Block]()
Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories by Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMeet Tweetie Sweet Pea and Peachy Pie, Jacaranda and Rave and Desiree...Meet Lady Ivory and Alabaster Dutchess, who interview their favorite rock star, Nick Agate, only to discover the magic and power in themselves. Meet Tuck Budd, who is happy living in Manhattan with her two moms, Izzy and Anastasia, until she begins to wonder who her father is...Categorized as:
coming-of-age friendship high-school realistic angst anthologies contemporary family -
![Vanished by Kate Brian]()
Vanished by Kate Brian
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAgainst all odds, Reed Brennan re-established Billings as an underground literary society. She and the new initiates created a glamorous secret headquarters and were ready to show Easton Academy that even though Billings House is gone, the Billings Girls are stronger than ever. But before Reed had a chance to revel in her success, something horrible happened: Noelle disappeared... -
![Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block]()
Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFour young musicians first played their music for themselves, now they aim to play in front of an audience... -
![Still Sucks to Be Me: More All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton Smith, Teen Vampire by Kimberly Pauley]()
Still Sucks to Be Me: More All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton Smith, Teen Vampire by Kimberly Pauley
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith vampire boyfriend George and best friend Serena by her side, Mina thought she had her whole life—or rather afterlife—ahead of her. But then Mina’s parents drop a bomb. They’re moving. To Louisiana. And not somewhere cool like New Orleans, but some teeny, tiny town where cheerleaders and jocks rule the school... -
-
![Think Twice by Sarah Mlynowski]()
Think Twice by Sarah Mlynowski
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMore secrets. More scandals. More ESP. We used to be average New York City teenagers. Then, in tenth grade, we got flu shots and developed telepathy. Yes. Telepathy. We could read minds, and it wasn’t always pretty. We tried to keep our ESP a secret, but the news spread until everyone knew about our special ability. Our teachers. Our friends. The New York Post. We became C-list celebrities... -
![My Date From Hell by Tellulah Darling]()
My Date From Hell by Tellulah Darling
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBreaking up is easy. Dating is deadly.Sophie has to unlock Persephone’s memories if she has any hope of uncovering the ritual to stop Zeus and Hades from taking over the world.Even if it means striking a deal with the Goddess of Love. What choice does she have?The mission: stop Hermes from turning mean girl Bethany into a global mega-celebrity. The catch? Work with the Prince of the Underworld...Categorized as:
coming-of-age high-school humor action-adventure book contemporary female-mc fiction -
![A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier]()
A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Castle in the Clouds follows a girl as she navigates secrets, romance, and danger in an aging grand hotel.Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways... -
![Suzy, Led Zeppelin, and Me by Martin Millar]()
Suzy, Led Zeppelin, and Me by Martin Millar
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGlasgow, 1972. All the coolest kids in town are lining up for Led Zeppelin tickets. Overhead, a Zeppelin approaches. Its passengers—Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Hank Williams—think it’s worth leaving heaven to see the greatest rock band in the world. Even the fairies are fans. Meanwhile, nerdy Martin and his equally nerdy best friend Greg have overactive imaginations... -
![Competition's a Witch by Kelly McClymer]()
Competition's a Witch by Kelly McClymer
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrudence Stewart is finally starting to get her witch on. It's been a month since her parents decided to give their magic-deficient daughter a crash course in enchantment by enrolling her in Agatha's Day School for Witches. And sure, Pru's still stuck in Magic for Dummies -- but at least she made the cheerleading squad. Now Prudence has a bigger problem.. -
![Relax, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple]()
Relax, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Clan of ninjas in San Francisco may sound improbable-but as the son of a ninja Master, Tosh Ito knows what lurks in the shadows of his city. Or at least he thought he did. When a killer with a poisoned blade starts cutting down teens, Tosh enlists Amy Sato-newest ninja recruit, and his best friend's crush-and sets out to uncover the killer's identity...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
