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Lauren DeStefano Reading Order

7 series · 20 books

Young Adult

Lauren DeStefano is a talented American author specializing in young adult fiction, known for her distinct blend of dark themes and wit. With 20 novels spread across seven series, including the acclaimed Chemical Garden and Dark Ascension, she has captivated readers since her debut in 2011. DeStefano’s engaging storytelling continues through 2025, showcasing her versatility with works like the Internment Chronicles and Glass Spare.

Chemical Garden Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

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

#Title
1
The Seeds of Wither
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Wither
Wither
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Fever
Fever
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Sever
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Dark Ascension Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway)
The Wicked Ones(By: Robin Benway)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Lost Ones
The Lost Ones
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Wishless Ones(By: Hafsah Faizal)
The Wishless Ones(By: Hafsah Faizal)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Glass Spare Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with The Glass Spare and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Glass Spare
The Glass Spare
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Cursed Sea
The Cursed Sea
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Internment Chronicles Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2016)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Perfect Ruin
Perfect Ruin
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
No Intention of Dying
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Burning Kingdoms
Burning Kingdoms
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Heir Apparent
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Broken Crowns
Broken Crowns
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Cover of The Unicorn Came to Dinner
The Unicorn Came to Dinner
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Pram Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

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

#Title
1
Cover of A Curious Tale of the In-Between
A Curious Tale of the In-Between
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart
The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2023)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Girl with the Ghost Machine
The Girl with the Ghost Machine
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Dreaming Dangerous
Dreaming Dangerous
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
How I’ll Kill You(As: Ren DeStefano)
2023Buy 🇺🇸

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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