Choosing the right feminism comp titles for your query letter can make or break your chances of being published.
The purpose of comp titles is for agents and publishing house editors to gauge the genre of your book as well as the tone and market potential of your work.
I regularly update this list of feminism romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn feminism 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.
- Annie BotYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, dystopia, fantasy, feminism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
- By Any Other NameYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
- FuriaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Coming of age, contemporary, feminism, latinx, realistic fiction, romance, series counter, sports, young adult
- GirlcrushYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Mental health, adult, contemporary, dystopia, feminism, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
- HesterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, book club, feminism, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
- I'm a FanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, literary fiction, romance, series counter
- Lessons in ChemistryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
- MedusaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, Mythology, Retellings, fantasy, feminism, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
- Not Here to Be LikedYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, contemporary, feminism, romance, series counter, young adult
- PretendingYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, feminism, romance, series counter, young adult
- The Dictionary of Lost WordsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Books about books, British literature, adult, book club, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
- The Nine Lives of Rose NapolitanoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, literary fiction, romance, series counter
- The Startup WifeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, literary fiction, romance, series counter
- The WomenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, feminism, historical, romance, series counter, war
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 feminism romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!