When you’re querying a high school romance, choosing the choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances of being published.
Agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a quick way to gauge the genre of your book along with its market potential.
I regularly update this list of high school romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn high school romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles below to help you write a killer query letter!
If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.
- A Million Kisses in Your LifetimeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut, young adult
- AshesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, mental health, new adult, why choose
- Badly BehavedYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, why choose
- Better Than RevengeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, sports, young adult
- Bond of DestinyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high school, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
- Dear AvaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
- Fake It 'Til You Break ItYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
- Four Days of You and MeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, realistic fiction, young adult
- Friday Night LiesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, basketball, contemporary, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, high school, second chance, sports
- I Hope This Doesn't Find YouYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, rom com, young adult
- Kings of QuarantineYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high school, new adult, smut, why choose
- Kiss Now, Lie LaterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, football, forbidden romance, high school, sports, young adult
- Little DevilYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, m f romance, new adult, smut
- Mark of StarsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high school, magic, new adult, paranormal, shapeshifters, werewolves, why choose
- MisfitYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
- Moment of TruthYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, realistic fiction, young adult
- No PrinceYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, young adult
- Paper HeartsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, music, young adult
- Pirate GirlsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports
- Pretty Boy DYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports
- Redeeming 6Year published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, found family, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
- Rival DarlingYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, fake dating, high school, hockey, sports, young adult
- Ruthless KnightYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, high school, new adult, sports
- Savage RivalsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
- Spark of FateYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high school, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, werewolves, why choose
- Stay With MeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, young adult
- Stolen CrushYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, mystery, new adult, why choose
- The Darkest NoteYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high school, new adult, young adult
- The Girl in the Love SongYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, emotional, friends to lovers, high school, music, new adult, young adult
- Today Tonight TomorrowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, young adult
- TurmoilYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut
Other resources to assist with your querying journey
Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:
- Developmental editing services
- Pre-querying package
- Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
- Romance tropes list
- Random romance trope generator
Frequently asked questions
How recent do comp titles need to be?
Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.
Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?
Yes, you can! However, the bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but closer represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.
How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?
You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.
Can I use a series as a comp title?
You can, but it’s best to pick a specific book within that series that best represents your manuscript.
What if I can’t find a high school romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!