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Lauren DeStefano Reading Order

7 series · 20 books

Young Adult

Lauren DeStefano crafts darkly imaginative young adult fiction that blends dystopian worlds with sharp wit and emotional depth. Her Chemical Garden trilogy established her reputation for exploring themes of control, identity, and resilience through richly detailed speculative settings. Across multiple series including the Glass Spare duology and Internment Chronicles, DeStefano creates complex narratives that balance atmospheric world-building with compelling character development.

Chemical Garden Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Seeds of Wither, the first of 4 books in the Chemical Garden series.

Start this series with The Seeds of Wither

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The Seeds of Wither
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Cover of Fever
4

Dark Ascension Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Start with The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway) and read in order.

Start this series with The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway)

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Cover of The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway)
The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Lost Ones
The Lost Ones
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Wishless Ones(By: Hafsah Faizal)
The Wishless Ones(By: Hafsah Faizal)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Glass Spare Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with The Glass Spare and read in order.

Start this series with The Glass Spare

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The Glass Spare
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Cursed Sea
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Internment Chronicles Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2016)

Start with Perfect Ruin, the first of 5 books in the Internment Chronicles series.

Start this series with Perfect Ruin

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Perfect Ruin
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
No Intention of Dying
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Burning Kingdoms
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Heir Apparent
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Broken Crowns
Broken Crowns
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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1
Cover of The Unicorn Came to Dinner
The Unicorn Came to Dinner
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pram Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with A Curious Tale of the In-Between and read in order.

Start this series with A Curious Tale of the In-Between

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A Curious Tale of the In-Between
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2023)

Start with The Girl with the Ghost Machine and read in order.

Start this series with The Girl with the Ghost Machine

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The Girl with the Ghost Machine
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dreaming Dangerous
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
How I’ll Kill You(As: Ren DeStefano)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lauren DeStefano written?
Lauren DeStefano has written 20 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Lauren DeStefano series?
Here are the first books in Lauren DeStefano's series: Chemical Garden: The Seeds of Wither; Dark Ascension: The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway); Glass Spare: The Glass Spare; Internment Chronicles: Perfect Ruin; Pram: A Curious Tale of the In-Between.
What order should I read Lauren DeStefano's books?
We recommend reading Lauren DeStefano's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lauren DeStefano still writing new books?
Yes, Lauren DeStefano has 1 ongoing series: Dark Ascension.

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