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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

Complete

6 books (2008–2019)

Start with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Immortal: Love Stories With Bite
2
Cover of Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
3
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Sideshow: Ten Original Tales of Freaks, Illusionists and Other Matters Odd and Magical
4
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Dear Teen Me
5
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Violent Ends
6
The Hero Next Door

Children's Series

Ongoing

3 books (2000–2024)

Start with Jingle Dancer and read in order.

#Title
1
Jingle Dancer
2
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Santa Knows
3
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On a Wing and a Tear

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#Title
1
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Holler Loudly

Feral Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2015)

Start with Feral Nights and read in order.

#Title
1
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Feral Nights
2
Feral Curse
3
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Feral Pride

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2011)

Start with Indian Shoes and read in order.

#Title
1
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Indian Shoes
2
3
Haunted Love

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2001–2023)

Start with Rain Is Not My Indian Name, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Rain Is Not My Indian Name
2
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Hearts Unbroken
3
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Sisters of the Neversea
4
Harvest House

Tantalize Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2012)

Start with Tantalize, the first of 4 books in the Tantalize series.

#Title
1
2
3
4
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Diabolical

Tantalize Graphic Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2013)

Start with Tantalize - Kieren's Story and read in order.

#Title
1
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Tantalize - Kieren's Story
2
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Eternal - Zachary's Story

The Blue Stars Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
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Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem(With: Kekla Magoon)

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.

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