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In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The It Girl — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like The It Girl
If you loved The It Girl by Ruth Ware, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The It Girl are:
- 1In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 2The Secret History by Donna Tartt0
- 3A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 4Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 5The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
- 6Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 7The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 8Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 9Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 10The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
When April's university roommate is found murdered, the wrong man is convicted—until ten years later when he dies in prison, maintaining his innocence
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3
by Paula Hawkins
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
4
by Colleen Hoover
02018
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
5
by Lucy Foley
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and suspenseful tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
6
by Freida McFadden
4.22026288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
7
by Paula Hawkins
02015336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
9
Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
10
by Alex Michaelides
4.22019340 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a clinical and obsessive tone that will resonate with The It Girl fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The It Girl
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Closest match |
| The Secret History | Donna Tartt | 0 | 2011 | — | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Ruth Ware
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The It Girl?
The most similar books to The It Girl are In the Woods, The Secret History, A Slow Fire Burning.
What should I read after The It Girl?
After finishing The It Girl, readers most commonly pick up In the Woods next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Ruth Ware, such as The Woman in Cabin 10.
Who writes books like Ruth Ware?
Authors similar to Ruth Ware include Donna Tartt, Tana French, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is The It Girl?
The It Girl is a Thriller novel by Ruth Ware. It features elements of Dark Academia, Cold Case, Unreliable Narrator.
How long is The It Girl?
The It Girl varies in length depending on edition.
Does The It Girl have romance/spice?
The It Girl has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The It Girl
When April's university roommate is found murdered, the wrong man is convicted—until ten years later when he dies in prison, maintaining his innocence. Now a journalist, April returns to Oxford to investigate what really happened to the charismatic and manipulative "It Girl" who dominated their social circle. Ware masterfully weaves together past and present timelines, exploring themes of privilege, jealousy, and the dangerous allure of toxic friendships. This gripping psychological thriller is perfect for readers who enjoy dark academia settings, unreliable narrators, and mysteries that examine how well we truly know the people closest to us.