Cynthia Leitich Smith Reading Order
9 series Β· 27 books
Cynthia Leitich Smith is a prolific author known for her engaging fiction aimed at children and young adults. With a diverse portfolio that includes 27 books spanning 9 series such as Feral and Tantalize, along with graphic novels and standalone works, she captivates readers with her unique storytelling style. Active from 2000 to 2024, she has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary young adult literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2008β2019)
Start with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Immortal: Love Stories With Bite 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sideshow: Ten Original Tales of Freaks, Illusionists and Other Matters Odd and Magical 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dear Teen Me 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Violent Ends 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Hero Next Door 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Children's Series
Ongoing3 books (2000β2024)
Start with Jingle Dancer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jingle Dancer 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Santa Knows 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | On a Wing and a Tear 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2010β2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Holler Loudly 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Feral Series
Complete3 books (2013β2015)
Start with Feral Nights and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Feral Nights 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Feral Curse 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Feral Pride 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2002β2011)
Start with Indian Shoes and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Shoes 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cat Calls 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Haunted Love 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2001β2023)
Start with Rain Is Not My Indian Name, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rain Is Not My Indian Name 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hearts Unbroken 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sisters of the Neversea 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Harvest House 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Tantalize Series
Complete4 books (2007β2012)
Start with Tantalize, the first of 4 books in the Tantalize series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tantalize 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Eternal 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blessed 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Diabolical 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Tantalize Graphic Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011β2013)
Start with Tantalize - Kieren's Story and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tantalize - Kieren's Story 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Eternal - Zachary's Story 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Blue Stars Series
Complete1 book (2024β2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem(With: Kekla Magoon) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cynthia Leitich Smith written?
- Cynthia Leitich Smith has written 27 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Cynthia Leitich Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Cynthia Leitich Smith's series: Anthologies: Immortal: Love Stories With Bite; Children's: Jingle Dancer; Feral: Feral Nights; Short Stories/Novellas: Indian Shoes; Tantalize: Tantalize.
- What order should I read Cynthia Leitich Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Cynthia Leitich Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cynthia Leitich Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Cynthia Leitich Smith has 1 ongoing series: Children's.

