Books in order
The reading orders I'm asked for most, with novellas slotted where they actually make sense and honest notes on where to start.
Sarah J. Maas books in order
Three series, one shared universe and a lot of arguing online about where to begin. Here is how I'd read Sarah J. Maas from scratch, with the order I actually recommend to people who message me.
Colleen Hoover books in order
Most Colleen Hoover books are standalones, so "in order" really means "which one first". Here's the order that works, plus the two pairs you genuinely do need to read together.
Tahereh Mafi books in order
Shatter Me is one of the most-searched reading orders going, mostly because of the novellas. Here's the full order with the novellas slotted where they actually make sense.
Cassandra Clare books in order
The Shadowhunter Chronicles is huge, and the two common orders give you very different experiences. Here's both, and which one I'd pick.
Freida McFadden books in order
Almost every Freida McFadden book is a standalone, so the only real order that matters is The Housemaid series. Here's the lot, with honest notes.
Frequently asked questions
- What are reading order guides?
- Simple, spoiler-free lists showing the order to read an author's series in, including novellas and companion books, so you never start in the wrong place.
- Should I read in publication order or chronological order?
- For most series Amy recommends publication order, because that's how the reveals were written. Where chronological order works better, the guide says so.
- Do I need to read the novellas?
- Usually not to follow the plot, but they add context and they're flagged as optional in each order guide.
- Which authors have reading orders here?
- The most-asked-about ones — Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare, Colleen Hoover, Elle Kennedy and Freida McFadden among them.