Ellen Hopkins Reading Order
8 series · 56 books · Born 26 March 1955
Ellen Hopkins is a renowned author known for her compelling young adult novels, characterized by their powerful storytelling and poetic style. With an impressive portfolio of 56 books across 8 series, including notable titles like Crank, Burned, and Tricks, she has captivated readers since 2000. Active until 2025, her works continue to resonate with teens and young adults alike.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing12 books (2008–2025)
Start with A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Stories About Falling Out of Love by Four Incredible Authors 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Does This Book Make Me Look Fat? 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Flirtin' With the Monster: Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dear Teen Me 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Grim 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | One Death, Nine Stories 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Scary Out There 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Behind the Song 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Life Inside My Mind 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Banned Together 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Burned Series
Complete2 books (2006–2013)
Start with Burned and read in order.
Crank Series
Complete3 books (2004–2010)
Start with Crank and read in order.
Impulse Series
Complete2 books (2007–2011)
Start with Impulse and read in order.
Love Lies Beneath Series
Complete2 books (2015–2018)
Start with Love Lies Beneath and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete21 books (2000–2019)
Start with Air Devils, the first of 21 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Air Devils 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Orcas: High Seas Supermen 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tarnished Legacy 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Canopies in the Clouds 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Countdown to Yesterday 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fly Fishing 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Freshwater Fishing 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Golden Knights 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Thunderbirds 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  United States Special Forces 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Storming the Skies 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  U.S. Armed Forces 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Are We Alone? 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Inside a Star 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Lights in the Sky 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mysteries in Space 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Telescopes 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  U. S. Air Force Fighting Vehicles 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  United States Air Force 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Scripture Confident through the Bible 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Freed to Love 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2008–2024)
Start with Identical, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Identical 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Triangles 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Collateral 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Tilt 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Rumble 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The You I've Never Known 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  People Kill People 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sanctuary Highway 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Closer to Nowhere 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | What About Will 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Sync 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tricks Series
Complete2 books (2009–2015)
Start with Tricks and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ellen Hopkins written?
- Ellen Hopkins has written 56 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ellen Hopkins series?
- Here are the first books in Ellen Hopkins's series: Anthologies: A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series; Burned: Burned; Crank: Crank; Impulse: Impulse; Love Lies Beneath: Love Lies Beneath.
- What order should I read Ellen Hopkins's books?
- We recommend reading Ellen Hopkins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ellen Hopkins still writing new books?
- Yes, Ellen Hopkins has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.