Swifties, it’s time to grab your friendship bracelets, blast “Cruel Summer,” and prepare your hearts, because the world of YA friendship and fandom just got its own Taylor Swift–inspired cinematic universe.
Beloved authors Elizabeth Eulberg and Jen Calonita are giving us not just one story, but three interconnected tales that celebrate growing up, chasing dreams, surviving drama, and holding on tight to the friendships that feel like your favorite Taylor bridge.
It all began with The Taylors by Jen Calonita, coming October 7, 2025. In this middle-grade debut, we meet Teffy, short for Taylor, who’s just starting middle school and immediately finds herself in class with three other girls who share her name.
Their mutual obsession with Taylor Swift quickly turns them from classmates into a band of bracelet-making, concert-dreaming besties. From cheer tryouts to friendship-business blunders, The Taylors captures all the fun and chaos of tween life, with just enough heartbreak to keep it real. But when jealousy and betrayal threaten to split the group apart, Teffy learns that sometimes finding your voice means standing up for your heart.
Next up is Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg, available now from Scholastic. Fast forward to high school, and the Taylors are back, and they are older, wiser, and a little more tangled up in life. Teffy’s crushing on the boy next door who’s already taken.
Tay’s swooning over a mysterious poet. Taylor’s caught the attention of someone older, and TS swears she’s too focused on soccer to fall for anyone, until a charming London teammate changes her mind. Packed with emotional beats, humor, and Swiftie Easter eggs, Love Stories explores how friendship, identity, and first love collide in the most beautiful, and complicated ways.
Then comes the encore: Cruel Summer (The Taylors Version #2), releasing January 2026, reuniting our four Taylors for their most transformative season yet.
Separated for the first time, they’ll each face new adventures, new heartbreaks, and new realizations about who they are. It’s a story about distance, growth, and the kind of bonds that, even when tested, never truly break. Think of it as the Folklore era of the series: reflective, poetic, and full of heart.
Eulberg and Calonita, both masters of relatable, character-driven storytelling, bring the same energy that makes Taylor Swift’s songs unforgettable: honesty, humor, and a touch of sparkle.
These books are about friendship, fandom, and the courage it takes to find your place in the world; all wrapped up in the irresistible rhythm of girlhood.
Whether you’re 13, 30, or somewhere in between, The Taylors Universe proves that friendship is an era that never goes out of style.
Because every era deserves its own story. Happy Reading!
The Taylors by Jen Calonita: Released on October 7, 2025 Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg Released on October 7, 2025
Cruel Summer (The Taylors Version #2) by Elizabeth Eulberg Coming January 2026 Visit jencalonitaonline.com and elizabetheulberg.com for more information. Enjoy!
