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Ashley Poston Reading Order

8 series · 25 books

FantasyLiterary FictionYoung Adult

Ashley Poston is an American author who blends fantasy, literary fiction, and young adult themes across her diverse body of work. Best known for her contemporary series Once Upon a Con, which celebrates geek culture and features deeply relatable characters, she has written over twenty-five books spanning multiple series including Heart of Iron and contributions to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe. Her writing resonates with readers who appreciate character-driven stories set against imaginative worlds and pop culture landscapes.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
Generation New Adult
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Prequels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with Bloody Fool for Love(By: William Ritter) and read in order.

Start this series with Bloody Fool for Love(By: William Ritter)

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#Title
1
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Bloody Fool for Love(By: William Ritter)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Bewitching Hour
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Heart of Iron Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2019)

Start with Heart of Iron and read in order.

Start this series with Heart of Iron

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#Title
1
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Heart of Iron
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Soul of Stars
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Once Upon a Con Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2020)

Start with Geekerella, the first of 4 books in the Once Upon a Con series.

Start this series with Geekerella

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1
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2
Once at Midnight
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Princess and the Fangirl
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Bookish and the Beast
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Radio Hearts Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2016)

Start with The Sound of Us and read in order.

Start this series with The Sound of Us

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1
The Sound of Us
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
We Own the Night
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2020–2026)

Start with Among the Beasts and Briars, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Among the Beasts and Briars

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1
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Among the Beasts and Briars
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dead Romantics
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Seven Year Slip
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
A Novel Love Story
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Sounds Like Love
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Someday Garden
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Star Wars (YA) Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
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Eyes Like Stars
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Improbable Meet-Cute Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

Start with Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory), the first of 6 books in the The Improbable Meet-Cute series.

Start this series with Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory)

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1
Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Rosie and the Dreamboat(By: Sally Thorne)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Royal Valentine(By: Sariah Wilson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Exception to the Rule(By: Christina Lauren)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
With Any Luck
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Worst Wingman Ever(By: Abby Jimenez)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ashley Poston written?
Ashley Poston has written 25 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ashley Poston series?
Here are the first books in Ashley Poston's series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Prequels: Bloody Fool for Love(By: William Ritter); Heart of Iron: Heart of Iron; Once Upon a Con: Geekerella; Radio Hearts: The Sound of Us; The Improbable Meet-Cute: Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory).
What order should I read Ashley Poston's books?
We recommend reading Ashley Poston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ashley Poston still writing new books?
Yes, Ashley Poston has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Improbable Meet-Cute.

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