16 Books Like Luster

Raven Leilani’s Luster is a sharp, darkly humorous novel that follows Edie, a young Black woman navigating her twenties in New York City.

Struggling with her career, love life, and identity, Edie becomes entangled in an affair with Eric, a middle-aged white man in an open marriage. The novel delves into themes of race, power, and the complexities of modern relationships, offering a brutally honest portrayal of a young woman’s journey of self-discovery.

Advertisements

License Model

Paid

Book Release Date

2020-08-04

Read Sample

Buy Now

Luster Book Information

16 Books Listed
Likes: 0
Languages: English
Rating: 4.3
Author: Raven Leilani
Reading Age: 15 years
Pages: 240 pages
Grade Level: 12+
Series: N/A
Characters: Edie, Eric, Rebecca, Akila

16 Best Similar Books To Luster

1: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult

Paid

A novel by Jodi Picoult, exploring the complexities of an abusive marriage between a celebrity and his wife, delving into love, trauma, and healing.

Picture Perfect and Luster have similar features like Contemporary Fiction, but Picture Perfect lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction. Picture Perfect is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

2: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Paid
Advertisements

A novel by Colleen Hoover, exploring the complexities of love, domestic abuse, and difficult choices, following a woman as she grapples with her past and present relationships.

It Ends with Us and Luster have similar features like none, but It Ends with Us lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. It Ends with Us is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.8

Advertisement

Advertisements

3: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Paid

A novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, about a woman torn between her husband, presumed dead but found alive, and her fiancé, exploring themes of love, loss, and second chances.

One True Loves and Luster have similar features like none, but One True Loves lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. One True Loves is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

4: Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

Paid

A lyrical novel by Caleb Azumah Nelson, exploring the complexities of Black love, vulnerability, and identity in contemporary London, through the relationship of two young artists.

Open Water and Luster have similar features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Open Water lacks the following features like Contemporary Fiction. Open Water is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

Advertisement

5: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

Paid

A romance novel by Christina Lauren, about childhood sweethearts reuniting years later, confronting past misunderstandings and rekindling their love.

Love and Other Words and Luster have similar features like none, but Love and Other Words lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Love and Other Words is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.7

6: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Paid

A romance novel by Tia Williams, about two writers with a complicated history who reconnect during a whirlwind week, exploring love, trauma, and second chances.

Seven Days in June and Luster have similar features like African American Fiction, but Seven Days in June lacks the following features like Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Seven Days in June is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

Advertisement

7: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

Paid

A novel by Jodi Picoult, set during the COVID-19 pandemic, following a woman stranded on a remote island, reflecting on life, love, and the future.

Wish You Were Here and Luster have similar features like Contemporary Fiction, but Wish You Were Here lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction. Wish You Were Here is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

8: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Paid

A romance novel by Kennedy Ryan, exploring the dark side of professional sports, domestic abuse, and the power of love and resilience.

Long Shot and Luster have similar features like none, but Long Shot lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Long Shot is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.7

9: Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Paid

A romance novel by Colleen Hoover, about a complicated relationship based on physical attraction, exploring themes of love, loss, and emotional healing.

Ugly Love and Luster have similar features like none, but Ugly Love lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Ugly Love is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

10: Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Paid

A novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid exploring parallel lives, following a woman's two divergent paths based on a single decision, delving into fate, love, and self-discovery.

Maybe in Another Life and Luster have similar features like none, but Maybe in Another Life lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Maybe in Another Life is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

11: Purple Lotus by Veena Rao

Paid

A novel by Veena Rao following an Indian woman rebuilding her life in America after escaping an abusive marriage, exploring themes of resilience, culture, and self-empowerment.

Purple Lotus and Luster have similar features like Contemporary Fiction, but Purple Lotus lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction. Purple Lotus is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

12: Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey

Paid

A novel by Jo Knowles weaving together interconnected stories of teenagers facing life's challenges, highlighting empathy, connection, and the complexities of growing up.

Read Between the Lines and Luster have similar features like none, but Read Between the Lines lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. Read Between the Lines is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

13: Things We Never Said by Nick Alexander

Paid

A poignant novel by Nick Alexander unraveling a husband's secrets through a series of photographs and recordings left for his wife after his death, exploring love and understanding.

Things We Never Said and Luster have similar features like Contemporary Fiction, but Things We Never Said lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction. Things We Never Said is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

14: Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty

Paid

Liane Moriarty's story of triplet sisters navigating love, family, and personal challenges, blending humor and drama to explore complex sibling relationships.

Three Wishes and Luster have similar features like Contemporary Fiction, but Three Wishes lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Literary Fiction. Three Wishes is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

15: Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Paid

Candice Carty-Williams' novel about a young Jamaican-British woman navigating love, career, and mental health in London, offering a candid look at modern life and identity.

Queenie and Luster have similar features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, but Queenie lacks the following features like Literary Fiction. Queenie is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

16: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Paid

A psychological thriller by Liv Constantine where an ambitious woman infiltrates a wealthy family, revealing dark secrets and unexpected twists.

The Last Mrs. Parrish and Luster have similar features like none, but The Last Mrs. Parrish lacks the following features like African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction. The Last Mrs. Parrish is Paid while Luster is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3