3 Books To Pick Up If You Want Twilight Vibes

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You couldn't get through the early days of Y2K without hearing about "Twilight," and fans still talk about the franchise to this day. The four-part series written by Stephenie Meyer centers around Bella Swan and her all-consuming romance with Edward Cullen, who just so happens to be a vampire. Add in a few werewolves and a powerful vampire coven named the Volturi, and you have an epic saga that was reimagined into several Blockbuster hits.

Readers loved the "Twilight" books for their angsty paranormal plotlines, and since the last book, "Breaking Dawn," Meyer hasn't continued the franchise, save for a few adjacent stories that can be read on their own. The author might not be done with Bella and Edward, however, as she teased on "Good Morning America" that she had some ideas written down, adding, "I don't know if I'll ever get to [them]." Until that happens (if it ever does), fans will just have to pick up some similar books, and we compiled a list of reads that are sure to quench your literary thirst.

Vampires and werewolves are traditionally at war in paranormal fiction, but in Ali Hazelwood's "Bride," a pair actually get married to keep the peace between their clans. Misery Lark and Lowe Moreland tie the knot as strangers, each having their own reasons for doing so. Little do they know that an attraction will soon form, making their arranged marriage all too real. Those who were team Jacob and Bella in "Twilight" will love this vampire/werewolf romance, but unlike Meyer's books, "Bride" is not a closed-door romance book for people who prefer a little less spice, as there are some steamy scenes between Lark and Moreland.

"Bride" is a departure from Hazelwood's previous books, which have STEM-based female main characters. However, fans of the author loved her first foray into paranormal romance, with one sharing on Amazon, "This book is utterly enthralling. It's a romance wrapped in a touch of mystery, sprinkled with beloved tropes, and tied together with a little bit of magic — both literal and emotional. And no, it's not just the supernatural elements that cast a spell; Hazelwood's writing does that all on its own." Another loved the witty writing and commented, "Their banter is sharper than Misery's fangs, which she hides behind closed-mouth smiles and hand-covering laughs. The dialogue absolutely SENT ME."

If you want to immerse yourself in a world of vampires, "Vampire Academy" by Richelle Mead is full of bloodsuckers. The first book of the six-part series is loaded with half-vampires, full vampires, and evil vampires. Centered around teen Rose Hathaway, who is training to become her best friend, Lissa Dragomir's protector, the duo has to navigate politics, school crushes, and evil threats, all while studying at St. Vladimir's Academy. Mead's first installment was published two years after "Twilight," so fans naturally compared the two, but found Hathaway to be a refreshing leading lady. "I liked 'Twilight,' but I had a hard time dealing with Bella. I thought she was just too ... girly for some having with vampires. I wanted someone that could stand with them in a fight and not cower behind ... Enter Rose," a reader wrote on Goodreads.

Like the "Twilight" franchise, "Vampire Academy" was made into a film, but the beloved book-to-movie adaptation blew up in everyone's faces, and fans never got over it. One fan gave Mead's book a favorable review but warned, "Don't watch the movie ... it was painful." If you do give "Vampire Academy" a try, finish the series, as the story only gets better, and you'll get the same heart-stopping battle between good and evil that "Twilight" gave its readers.

For a more grown-up take on "Twilight," take a stab at "Dead Until Dark" by Charlaine Harris. The first of the 13-part series follows a telepathic waitress named Sookie Stackhouse, who lives in an alternate universe where vampires roam around freely and dine on synthetic blood. If the premise sounds familiar, that's because you've probably watched "True Blood," which was based on Harris' books. Like Bella Swan, Stackhouse becomes involved with a vampire, Bill Compton, but there's no angsty teenage drama. Instead, the two team up to find a murderer who's been on a killing spree while embracing their new relationship energy.

Vampires, a fearless heroine, and a steamy romance are all reasons you should start reading "Dead Until Dark" ASAP. Although it's paranormal fiction, readers found the characters very relatable, as Stackhouse is a regular, small-town woman who works at a bar. "Harris just has a way of making her feel all girl next door so that we discover everything right along with her. I also loved Harris's portrait of small-town America, and in this case, it's unique bar patrons whom I felt like I knew," a reader shared on Goodreads. With Stackhouse's humorous first-person perspective and a fast-paced ride, you'll definitely fly through "Dead Until Dark" and will be hooked until you finish the series.

While compiling our list of books similar to "Twilight," we, of course, had to go with ones that had strong vampire themes. All of our picks had a similar sizzling romantic element to Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, as their star-crossed love is central to the series. However, we also made sure to include stories that had some action in them as well, for some quick-paced reading and world-building. Reviews were also taken into account, as we want to make sure these books are worth delving into, with all receiving four stars or more from readers on Goodreads and Amazon. Vampire lore never gets old, and we're sure that you'll want to sink your teeth into at least one of the books on our list.