YOU (books written in second person)

Books written in second person

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created by mjanthony

last updated March, 2026

8 books

Open Water

Caleb Azumah Nelson

The Spear Cuts Through Water

Simon Jimenez

The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1)

N.K. Jemisin

Best Cat In Show

sage evergreen

While Angels Trumpet

Kienn Nguyen

Behind Closed Doors

Alina Reyes

How To Survive This Fairytale

S. M. Hallow

Welcome to Night Vale (Welcome to Night Vale, #1)

Joseph Fink

Comments

The Spear Cuts Through Water would fit in this list!!

Oooooh what a you-nique list!

Do you want a rec that's partially in second person?

Oooooo I'll definitely consider it!

The Fifth Season by NK Jemison alternates between 2nd and 3rd POV!

Open water would be a good addition!! Amazing list!!