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The Light We Lost

Jill Santopolo

'The Light We Lost' intertwines themes of first love and life-changing choices closely resonating with the exploration of personal freedom in 'City of Girls'. Both novels emphasize emotional depth and the complexities of human relationships, appealing strongly to fans of contemporary romance.

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Shelf Score85

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Both books delve into the complexities of women's lives set against rich historical backdrops, showcasing personal growth and romance. 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' similarly explores themes of sexuality, fame, and the pursuit of happiness, making it an appealing match for fans of 'City of Girls'.

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Shelf Score79

Historical Romances – Boxed Set

Emily Bronte, William Makepeace Thackeray, Thomas Hardy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Williams Buchanan, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Charlotte Bronte, Eliza Haywood, Lady Sydney Morgan, Guy de Maupassant, Gilbert Parker, Anne Brontë, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Maria Edgeworth, Philip Meadows Taylor, Louis Hémon, Henry James, Jane Austen, Georg Ebers, Grace Livingston Hill, Henry Fielding, Mary Hays, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Wollstonecraft, Edith Wharton, A. E. W. Mason, María Ruiz de Burton, Fanny Fern, Madame de La Fayette, Anthony Trollope, Mary Angela Dickens, D. K. Broster, Fanny Burney, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Samuel Richardson, Lady Charlotte Bury, Alexandre Dumas, Leo Tolstoy, Mrs. Olifant

This collection of historical romances offers varied narratives covering the complexities of love and societal constructs, paralleling the themes of female sexuality and self-discovery in 'City of Girls.' It features classic authors with a rich exploration of romantic literature.

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