Books about women in their 20s-30s dealing with tumultuous romantic relationships

Thinking Sally Rooney, Lily King, Jennifer Egan, my brilliant friend vibes. I’m in a 1+ year reading rut and looking to get out. Doesn’t need to be a work of literature but I’d prefer to stay away from books of the Emily Henry type. Something that makes me yearn on behalf of the protagonist and hooks me quickly!

Posted Jun 30, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC

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