12th grade books about Romance
4 books commonly assigned to 12th grade students explore romance— every title’s grade range covers 12th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: 3 of the 4 titles are cited by a US curriculum or award list for 12th grade; the rest are placed here by their grade range, first published between 2016 and 2023. The most widely cited at this grade is The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon (3 lists).
4 12th grade books about romance
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The Sun is Also a Star
Nicola YoonCited in 3 curricula across 3 states, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers deportation, social issues and immigrants.
Check & Mate
Ali HazelwoodCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers new york times bestseller and contemporary.
Today Tonight Tomorrow
Rachel Lynn SolomonCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers rivalry, senior year and ambition.
Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy
Faith Erin HicksTaught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers graphic novels, lgbti and sports.
Romance books at other grades
Other 12th grade themes
Identity · Family · Friendship · Survival · Love · Power · Coming of Age · Death
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Frequently asked questions
What romance books are good for 12th grade students?
4 books exploring romance have a grade range that covers 12th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these romance books grade-appropriate for 12th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 12th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many romance books are on the 12th grade list?
This page lists 4 12th grade titles about romance, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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