# Books like Perfect Chemistry

**10** books similar to *Perfect Chemistry* by Simone Elkeles (Realistic Fiction · grades 9–12), matched on shared themes, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** gangs, family problems, dating (social customs), high schools
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## Similar books

- [After](https://readinglist.school/book/after) by Francine Prose _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of high schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Night Kites](https://readinglist.school/book/night-kites) by M. E. Kerr _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of family problems, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Shadow of the Dragon](https://readinglist.school/book/shadow-of-the-dragon) by Sherry Garland _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of gangs, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes](https://readinglist.school/book/staying-fat-for-sarah-byrnes) by Chris Crutcher _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of high schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Tears of A Tiger](https://readinglist.school/book/tears-of-a-tiger) by Sharon M. Draper _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of high schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Only Alien on the Planet](https://readinglist.school/book/the-only-alien-on-the-planet) by Kristen D. Randle _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of high schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [What If It's Us](https://readinglist.school/book/what-if-its-us) by Becky Albertalli _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of dating (social customs), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Written in the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/written-in-the-stars) by Aisha Saeed _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of dating (social customs), same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [High Heat](https://readinglist.school/book/high-heat) by Carl Deuker _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of family problems and high schools, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Plague Year](https://readinglist.school/book/plague-year) by Stephanie S. Tolan _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of high schools and overlapping grades (9–12).

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