Katie McGarry Reading Order
7 series · 18 books
Katie McGarry crafts emotionally complex young adult romance stories that explore the struggles and resilience of teenage characters navigating love, family, and identity. Her flagship Pushing the Limits series established her voice in contemporary YA, while subsequent series like More Than Words and the Pushing the Limits Next Generation expand her interconnected fictional universe. Across eighteen novels published since 2012, McGarry consistently delivers character-driven narratives that balance vulnerability with hope, drawing on her own formative years in the 1990s to bring authenticity to her portrayal of adolescent relationships and challenges.
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More Than Words Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Pushing The Limits Series
Complete7 books (2012–2016)
Katie McGarry's Pushing the Limits series consists of seven young adult romance novels published between 2012 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pushing the Limits and concluding with Chasing Impossible. Each installment explores interconnected characters navigating relationships and personal challenges within the same community.
Start with Pushing the Limits, the first of 7 books in the Pushing The Limits series.
Start this series with Pushing the Limits
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Pushing the Limits Next Generation Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
Katie McGarry's three standalone novels were published between 2018 and 2020, with the complete series consisting of Say You'll Remember Me, Only a Breath Apart, and Echoes Between Us. Though each book functions as an independent story, readers should approach them in publication order to experience McGarry's young adult romance narratives as intended. This finished series blends contemporary romance with the emotional depth characteristic of her young adult fiction.
Start with Say You'll Remember Me and read in order.
Start this series with Say You'll Remember Me
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Thunder Road Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Katie McGarry's Thunder Road series comprises three complete young adult romance novels published between 2015 and 2017. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Nowhere But Here, followed by Walk the Edge, and concluding with Long Way Home. Each book builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines and character development throughout the series.
Start with Nowhere But Here and read in order.
Start this series with Nowhere But Here
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Witches of the Island Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2021)
Katie McGarry's Witches of the Island is a two-book young adult romance series published in 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Stormy and Sultry Sea: followed by A Wicked and Beautiful Garden.
Start with A Stormy and Sultry Sea: and read in order.
Start this series with A Stormy and Sultry Sea:
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Katie McGarry written?
- Katie McGarry has written 18 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Katie McGarry series?
- Here are the first books in Katie McGarry's series: Pushing The Limits: Pushing the Limits; Thunder Road: Nowhere But Here; Witches of the Island: A Stormy and Sultry Sea:.
- What order should I read Katie McGarry's books?
- We recommend reading Katie McGarry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Katie McGarry's series complete?
- Katie McGarry has 6 completed series.