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Books Like The Do-Over: 12 reads that hit the same way

YA ContemporaryRomance ❄️ 0/5 FunRomanticLight

So The Do-Over wrecked you. Welcome to the club. Whether it was the fun vibes, the time loop, or Lynn Painter's ability to make you forget you have a life outside these pages — we've been there. These aren't random "if you liked X" picks. Every book on this page was matched element by element against what made The Do-Over hit different. Same energy, new stories.

The Do-Over
❄️ 0/5 336 pages
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What did you love most?

We broke down The Do-Over into the elements that made it hit — and found books that match each one.

The Enemies-to-Lovers Arc That Ruined You

Renegades

The fun and romantic and enemies to lovers that made The Do-Over unforgettable? Renegades channels that exact energy. 556 pages of action-packed, fun that'll fill the void.

❄️ 0/5 556 pages YA Science FictionSuperhero

Daughter of the Siren Queen

The fun and romantic and enemies to lovers that made The Do-Over unforgettable? Daughter of the Siren Queen channels that exact energy. 352 pages of adventurous, fun that'll fill the void.

🌶️ 1/5 352 pages YA FantasyPirates

Apprentice to the Villain

The romantic and light and enemies to lovers that made The Do-Over unforgettable? Apprentice to the Villain channels that exact energy. 432 pages of funny, romantic that'll fill the void.

🌶️🌶️ 2/5 432 pages RomantasyComedy

The Love Story That Won't Let You Sleep

The Atlas of Us

The Atlas of Us hits the same romantic and second chance notes that made The Do-Over impossible to put down. Kristin Dwyer brings emotional and romantic to every page.

❄️ 0/5 416 pages YA ContemporaryRomance

Something Wilder

You loved The Do-Over for the fun and romantic and second chance? Something Wilder is your next obsession. Same emotional frequency, different story — and Christina Lauren might just become your new auto-buy author.

🌶️🌶️ 2/5 368 pages Contemporary RomanceAdventure

What If It's Us

What If It's Us hits the same fun and romantic notes that made The Do-Over impossible to put down. Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera brings sweet and fun to every page.

❄️ 0/5 437 pages YA ContemporaryLGBTQ+
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The Atlas of Us

The Atlas of Us hits the same romantic and second chance notes that made The Do-Over impossible to put down. Kristin Dwyer brings emotional and romantic to every page.

❄️ 0/5 416 pages EmotionalRomanticRaw
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What books are similar to The Do-Over?

Based on mood, trope, and pacing analysis, the most similar books to The Do-Over include The Atlas of Us, Renegades, Daughter of the Siren Queen. Each matches on specific elements like fun and romantic that made The Do-Over resonate with readers.

What should I read after The Do-Over?

We recommend starting with The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer — it shares The Do-Over's core Fun energy while bringing something fresh to the table.

Is The Do-Over part of a series?

The Do-Over is a standalone novel. You can jump right in without reading anything else first.

What is the spice level of books like The Do-Over?

The Do-Over has a spice level of 0/5. The recommendations on this page range across spice levels — each one is labeled so you can find your comfort zone.

Are there books like The Do-Over but with less spice?

The Do-Over is already a low-spice read (0/5). Most similar books on this page have comparable heat levels.

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How these recommendations were matched

Every "Books Like" page on Sort By Cravings is built from element-level matching — not surface genre tags. We compare mood profiles, trope density, pacing, heat levels, and emotional tone across our entire library of 12 profiled books to find reads that match on the things that actually matter to readers. Read our editorial standards.

📚 Updated: March 2026 12 recommendations matched