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Adam Silvera

Adam Silvera Reading Order

5 series Β· 11 books Β· Born 1990-06-07

Adam Silvera writes young adult fiction that centers queer characters navigating profound emotional landscapes, particularly themes around identity, loss, and what it means to live meaningfully. His most acclaimed work includes They Both Die at the End, a speculative romance that found a massive audience on BookTok, alongside standalone novels like More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me that have resonated with readers seeking authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Across his Death-Cast and Infinity Cycle series, Silvera crafts imaginative premises that ground themselves in deeply human stories about connection and consequence.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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Because You Love to Hate Me

Death-Cast Series

Ongoing

3 books (2017–2025)

The Death-Cast series by Adam Silvera comprises three young adult novels exploring themes of mortality and fate in a speculative world. Beginning with They Both Die at the End in 2017, followed by The First to Die at the End and The Survivor Wants to Die at the End, the series continues as an ongoing work with the most recent publication in 2025. Readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended, starting with the first book and progressing through each subsequent installment.

Start with They Both Die at the End and read in order.

Start this series with They Both Die at the End

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They Both Die at the End
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The First to Die at the End
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The Survivor Wants to Die at the End

Infinity Cycle Series

Ongoing

3 books (2020–2024)

The Infinity Cycle is a young adult action and adventure series by Adam Silvera consisting of three books published between 2020 and 2024. The series is currently ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Infinity Son, followed by Infinity Reaper, and concluding with Infinity Kings. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the full narrative.

Start with Infinity Son and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2017)

Adam Silvera's two standalone young adult novels were published between 2015 and 2017 and should be read in publication order, beginning with More Happy Than Not. Both books are complete stories that work independently, though reading them in sequence offers a fuller picture of the author's range within action-driven contemporary fiction. This finished series showcases Silvera's talent for exploring complex emotions and relationships through distinct narratives.

Start with More Happy Than Not and read in order.

Start this series with More Happy Than Not

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History Is All You Left Me

What If It's Us Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2018–2021)

Adam Silvera's What If It's Us duology consists of two young adult novels published between 2018 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with What If It's Us followed by Here's to Us. While the series appears to be complete, both books are essential to the full story experience.

Start with What If It's Us and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adam Silvera written?
Adam Silvera has written 11 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Adam Silvera series?
Here are the first books in Adam Silvera's series: Death-Cast: They Both Die at the End; Infinity Cycle: Infinity Son; What If It's Us: What If It's Us.
What order should I read Adam Silvera's books?
We recommend reading Adam Silvera's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adam Silvera still writing new books?
Yes, Adam Silvera has 2 ongoing series: Death-Cast, Infinity Cycle.

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