Girls Like Girls - by Hayley Kiyoko (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Hayley Kiyoko's instant #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. Soon to be a major motion picture! Includes a behind-the-scenes full-color photo insert.

It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley has found herself alone, again. Forced to move to rural Oregon after just losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.

Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if she's too afraid to show up for Coley? What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all?

They both realize that when things are pushed down, and feelings are forced to shrivel away, Coley and Sonya will be the ones to shrink. It's not until they accept the love they fear and deserve most, that suddenly the song makes sense.

Based on the billboard-charting smash hit song and viral music video GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, Hayley Kiyoko's debut novel is about embracing your truth and realizing we are all worthy of being loved back.

Review Quotes

*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
*INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER*
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER*

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Goodreads, "Readers' Most Anticipated Books of Spring", "11 Reader-Recommended New Young Adult Books for May", "48 Deeply Romantic New Young Adult Books"

Nylon, "13 May 2023 Books to Add to Your Reading List"

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"If Hayley Kiyoko is lesbian Jesus, Girls Like Girls is the Bible." - INTERVIEW MAGAZINE

"[T]his is a book that feels like a glass of water when you are parched...thank you for writing it." - TAYLOR JENKINS REID

"Musician Kiyoko crafts a pitch-perfect tale about a grieving teen in 2006 grappling with first love in this touching debut, inspired by the viral music video of the same name...[A] powerfully romantic read." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Kiyoko is able to tap deep into the heart of what makes queer women tick, what drives us, and what it is we love about other women. Her dialogue is fresh and alive, especially when it's between queer girls." - THE ADVOCATE

"Inspired by Kiyoko's breakthrough song and viral music video, Girls Like Girls will embolden you to embrace yourself and accept love." - B&N READS, "Our Most Anticipated YA Books of May 2023"

About the Author

HAYLEY KIYOKO is an award-winning singer, director, actress, and author. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Girls, based on her hit single and music video of the same name. She made her feature film directorial debut with Girls Like Girls, released by Focus Features in 2026, bringing her acclaimed story to the big screen and establishing her as a multidisciplinary creative voice across music, literature, and film.