If you love fun, drama-filled high school romance stories with classic teen movie vibes, then The Kissing Booth series by Beth Reekles is a perfect pick! Packed with humor, friendship, and swoon-worthy romance, this series is an entertaining YA read that keeps things light while staying within clean content boundaries.
About the Series
Elle Evans and Lee Flynn have been best friends forever, and they’ve always followed a strict set of friendship rules. But everything changes when Elle finds herself crushing on Lee’s older brother, Noah—the one guy she’s absolutely forbidden from liking.
After a fateful school fundraiser where Elle and Noah share an unexpected kiss at The Kissing Booth, she’s thrown into a whirlwind romance filled with sneaking around, secret dates, and navigating the challenges of love and friendship. But with high school, long-distance relationships, and growing up getting in the way, Elle has to figure out if love is really worth breaking the rules.
Clean Content & Age Recommendation
- Age Recommendation: 13+
- Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️ (Moderate—romantic tension, kissing, and some implied situations, but no explicit scenes)
- Language: Some mild swearing
- Violence: None
- Romance: Playful, dramatic, and full of teen love dilemmas
The series contains some romance-related tension and implications of intimacy, but everything is handled in a fade-to-black, non-graphic way, making it a good fit for YA readers who enjoy drama-filled love stories without explicit content.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Teen Drama & Relationship Challenges: The story is full of ups and downs, miscommunications, and love-triangle energy, making it perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
- High School Rom-Com Feel: The book has a light, fun, and slightly over-the-top style, much like a teen movie.
- Strong Friendship Themes: Elle and Lee’s lifelong friendship plays a big role in the story, adding depth beyond just the romance.
- Jealousy & Protective Love Interests: Noah is a classic possessive bad-boy love interest, so if you like strong personalities in romance, you’ll enjoy his dynamic with Elle.
Final Thoughts
The Kissing Booth series is a cute, entertaining YA romance that delivers on fun, flirty moments while keeping the content appropriate for younger readers. If you love high school romance with lots of drama, swoony moments, and a touch of chaos, this series is a great pick!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 – A lighthearted and playful YA romance perfect for fans of classic teen rom-coms!
By: Leni Taylor
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