What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMidnight Sun
Scott Speer · Film · 2018
If you loved Midnight Sun, start with Midnight Sun (Måns Mårlind, 2016) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Midnight Sun across media.
If the delicate balance of forbidden love and physical vulnerability in Midnight Sun captured your heart, these stories resonate.
Start with the source
The source
Midnight Sun
Måns Mårlind · Series · 2016
Books on the same thread
Twilight
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with Midnight Sun: Forbidden Love.
Like Midnight Sun, this story centers on the intense, high-stakes collision between a sheltered protagonist and a partner whose very nature introduces a dangerous element of forbidden romance.
New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
Shares 2 threads with Midnight Sun: Forbidden Love, Teen Romance.
This continuation of the saga mirrors the emotional stakes of Midnight Sun by exploring how a precarious, forbidden relationship forces characters to navigate life-altering danger and personal sacrifice.
Beyond The Horizon
Kj Cloutier · Book · 2023
Explores: Forbidden Romance, Survival, Isolation.
The isolation and life-threatening conditions defining the protagonist in Midnight Sun are reflected here, where illness and societal barriers make every moment of budding romance feel profoundly urgent.
A Summer in Amber
C. Litka · Book · 2017
Explores: Solar Apocalypse, Manuscript Decipherment, Reincarnation.
Much like the atmosphere of Midnight Sun, this narrative blends a sense of impending environmental dread with a deeply personal, forbidden romantic connection that transcends typical boundaries.
Series on the same thread
Descendants of the Sun
Baek Sang-Hoon · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Midnight Sun: Forbidden Love.
If the star-crossed dynamic of Midnight Sun drew you in, you will appreciate how this story forces two people from different worlds to overcome monumental obstacles for love.
Midnight Mass
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2021
Explores: Religious Fanaticism, Loss of Faith, Miracles and Deception.
While shifting to a darker tone, this series captures the same desperate, small-town yearning and intense atmosphere that defined the quiet, sheltered life of the lead in Midnight Sun.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Midnight Sun: First Love, Summer Romance.
This series captures the specific bittersweet nostalgia of a transformative summer romance, mirroring the pivotal coming-of-age journey that Katie experiences during her time with Charlie in Midnight Sun.
Atypical
Robia Rashid · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Midnight Sun: First Love.
The journey of self-discovery and navigating the world while managing a unique personal condition echoes the heartfelt, character-driven growth seen in the protagonist of Midnight Sun.
Podcasts on the same thread
Chasing The Sun - Season 1 [Audioserye]
Podcast
Explores: struggling student, poverty, abuse.
The raw, coming-of-age struggle against harsh external realities found in this story mirrors the way the protagonist of Midnight Sun must fight for a normal life despite limitations.
A New Untold Story
Podcast
Explores: Small-town life, Overcoming adversity, Single motherhood.
This biographical narrative echoes the themes of resilience and survival against the odds that defined the life of the fragile yet hopeful protagonist in Midnight Sun.
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Common questions
Is Midnight Sun based on a book or a television series?
The 2018 movie Midnight Sun is a standalone film. While there is a 2016 television series titled Midnight Sun and a 2020 book titled Midnight Sun, they are separate works and do not share the same plot as the film about Katie and her sensitivity to sunlight.
Should I read the 2020 book Midnight Sun after watching the movie?
The 2020 book titled Midnight Sun is a separate publication from the 2018 movie Midnight Sun. They are not related in terms of story or source material, so reading the book will not provide additional context or a continuation of the film's plot featuring Katie and Charlie.
What order should I watch or read the various versions of Midnight Sun?
There is no required viewing or reading order for the different versions of Midnight Sun. The 2018 movie, the 2016 television series, and the 2020 book are distinct titles with different creative origins and narratives rather than a single connected franchise or series.
Is the Midnight Sun television series a sequel to the 2018 movie?
The 2016 television series titled Midnight Sun is not a sequel to the 2018 movie Midnight Sun. The film and the series are independent projects that share a title but do not share characters or the specific plot regarding a teenager with a sunlight-sensitive disease.