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Books like Hereafter: 9 series to read next

Hereafter is paranormal, about forbidden love and undead, set in contemporary, emotional in register. The 9 series below are ranked by how much of that they share — each card says which parts.

Hereafter is 3 books, 2011–2013.

“Tara Hudson does an incredible job portraying a classic love story between two people who most definitely aren't supposed to be together.”
from the catalogue description

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The Wolves of Mercy Falls
Halo (Alexandra Adornetto)
The Hollow Universe (Jessica Verday)
Fallen
Hush, Hush
The Vampire Diaries
Shade (Jeri Smith-Ready)
Anna Korlov
Unearthly

The Wolves of Mercy FallsSeries

seriesMaggie Stiefvater4 books2009

About werewolves.

“Set in the fictional town of Mercy Falls, Stiefvater has stated that the real town of Ely in Minnesota would be its closest neighbouring destination, with the two towns sharing a similar climate.”
from the catalogue description
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Start with Shiver →

Halo (Alexandra Adornetto)Series

seriesAlexandra Adornetto3 books2010

Paranormal and paranormal romance, emotional in tone, about forbidden love, set in contemporary and our world.

“Alexandra Adornetto's Halo trilogy follows three angels sent to a small American town to counter a rising darkness, centered on Bethany, the youngest of them, who falls in love with a mortal boy despite the assignment's rules.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Halo →

The Hollow Universe (Jessica Verday)Series

seriesJessica Verday4 books2009

Paranormal, emotional in tone, about forbidden love, set in contemporary and our world.

Start with The Beautiful and the Damned →

FallenSeries

seriesLauren Kate7 books2009

About reincarnation.

“Lauren Kate's Fallen opens with Luce Price, sent to a reform school in Savannah after a fire she can't explain, where she meets Daniel, a boy she is certain she has met before.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Fallen →

Hush, HushSeries

seriesBecca Fitzpatrick5 books2009

Paranormal romance, emotional in tone, about forbidden love and identity, set in contemporary and north america.

“The first book in the series, Hush, Hush, was released on October 13, 2009 through Simon & Schuster, with the final novel in the series, Finale, releasing on October 23, 2012.”
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Start with Hush, Hush →

The Vampire DiariesUniverse

universe29 books1991

About vampires.

“Around this core sit the companions — the Stefan's Diaries prequels reaching back to 1864, short fiction, and spin-offs like the Bennett Witch Chronicles that follow the town's witch bloodline.”
from the catalogue description

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Shade (Jeri Smith-Ready)Series

seriesJeri Smith-Ready3 books2010

About love triangle.

“Like everyone born after The Shift, sixteen-year-old Aura can see and talk to ghosts.”
from the catalogue description of Shade

Start with Shade →

Anna KorlovSeries

seriesKendare Blake2 books2011

Horror.

“Anna Dressed in Blood and its sequel Girl of Nightmares follow Cas as his professional detachment gives way to a bond that complicates everything he thought he knew about his calling.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Anna Dressed in Blood →

UnearthlySeries

seriesCynthia Hand4 books2011

Fantasy, emotional in tone, about angels, set in contemporary and our world.

“While seeking answers about her role, Clara encounters friends, enemies, and romantic interests amidst her journey.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Unearthly →

Why these

No sales rank, no star ratings, no readers also bought.

Shared terms are not a promise that a book feels the same. Two series can be far-future political intrigue and read nothing alike — what the ranking can say is what they are about, and each card says which parts it shares.

Questions readers ask

What should I read after Hereafter?: The Wolves of Mercy Falls — the closest match to Hereafter on what it is about, not on what sells.
Where do I start with Hereafter?: Hereafter. It is the entry the catalogue recommends for Hereafter.
How big is Hereafter?: Hereafter is 3 books, 2011–2013.

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