If you loved
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score · Book · 2022
If you loved the small-town charm and emotional resilience in Things We Never Got Over, these stories mirror that exact journey.
Films on the same thread
Reminders of Him
Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Things We Never Got Over: Contemporary Romance.
Like the redemptive journey in Things We Never Got Over, this film explores the heavy lifting of forgiveness and the possibility of finding love amidst significant personal grief.
Anyone But You
Will Gluck · Film · 2023
Shares 2 threads with Things We Never Got Over: Second Chance Romance, Romantic Comedy.
Fans of the playful bickering and forced proximity found in Things We Never Got Over will appreciate this sharp, high-stakes romantic comedy featuring two people who cannot escape each other.
Forever My Girl
Bethany Ashton Wolf · Film · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Things We Never Got Over: Small Town Romance, Second Chance Romance.
The small-town atmosphere and themes of returning home to face the past mirror the character growth that made Things We Never Got Over such a compelling romantic drama.
The Lucky One
Scott Hicks · Film · 2012
Shares a thread with Things We Never Got Over: Contemporary Romance.
Much like the protective hero dynamic in Things We Never Got Over, this story centers on a man seeking a new beginning in a quiet town through an unexpected connection.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
If you enjoyed the way the characters in Things We Never Got Over use humor and connection to heal from past trauma, this college drama offers a similar emotional arc.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Park Shin-woo · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Things We Never Got Over: found family.
The found family dynamic and the process of healing from deep emotional baggage in this series will resonate with anyone who connected with the cast of Things We Never Got Over.
Love Next Door
Yu Je-won · Series · 2024
Shares 2 threads with Things We Never Got Over: Second Chance Romance, Romantic Comedy.
This story of returning to one's roots to reboot a life captures the same sense of nostalgic, small-town comfort that defined the experience of reading Things We Never Got Over.
Reacher
Nick Santora · Series · 2022
Explores: Conspiracy, Small Town Secrets, Justice.
The gritty, small-town secrets and the presence of a protective, mysterious drifter mirror the atmospheric tension and character depth you loved in Things We Never Got Over.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: domestic life, modern marriage, parenthood struggles.
For those who appreciated the witty banter and realistic relationship struggles in Things We Never Got Over, this podcast provides an authentic, humorous look at modern domestic life.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.
The vulnerability and focus on the complexities of modern partnership in this podcast echo the intimate, honest character development found within the pages of Things We Never Got Over.
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Common questions
Is Things We Never Got Over a standalone story?
Things We Never Got Over is a standalone novel by Lucy Score. The story focuses on the relationship between Knox, a barber in Knockemout, Virginia, and Naomi, a runaway bride who arrives in town to help her estranged twin sister.
What is the setting of Things We Never Got Over?
The setting of Things We Never Got Over is a town called Knockemout, Virginia. It is described as a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled in ways that are not always polite.
Who are the main characters in Things We Never Got Over?
The main characters in Things We Never Got Over are Knox and Naomi. Knox is a bearded, bad-boy barber who prefers to live alone with his basset hound, Waylon. Naomi is a woman who flees her own wedding to rescue her estranged twin sister.
Does Knox have a pet in Things We Never Got Over?
Yes, Knox has a pet in Things We Never Got Over. He lives with a basset hound named Waylon. Knox prefers his life to be solitary, and Waylon is his primary companion throughout the story.