Lisa McMann Reading Order
9 series · 43 books
Lisa McMann is a prolific American author known for her captivating works in the young adult and children’s fantasy genres. With a portfolio that includes 43 books spanning nine series—such as the acclaimed Unwanteds, Forgotten Five, Going Wild, Visions, and Wake—she has been enchanting readers from 2008 to 2026. McMann’s storytelling combines whimsy and adventure, making her a standout voice in contemporary literature for young audiences.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Forgotten Five Series
Ongoing7 books (2022–2026)
Start with Map of Flames, the first of 7 books in the Forgotten Five series.
Going Wild Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with Going Wild and read in order.
Infinity Ring Series
Complete8 books (2012–2014)
Start with A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner), the first of 8 books in the Infinity Ring series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Divide and Conquer(By: Carrie Ryan) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Behind Enemy Lines(By: Jennifer A. Nielsen) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Cave of Wonders(By: Matthew J. Kirby) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Curse of the Ancients(By: Matt de la Pena) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Trap Door 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Eternity(By: Matt de la Pena) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Iron Empire(By: James Dashner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2010–2021)
Start with Dead to You and read in order.
The Unwanteds Quests Series
Likely Complete7 books (2017–2021)
Start with Dragon Captives, the first of 7 books in the The Unwanteds Quests series.
Unwanteds Series
Complete7 books (2011–2016)
Start with The Unwanteds, the first of 7 books in the Unwanteds series.
Visions Series
Complete3 books (2013–2014)
Start with Bang and read in order.
Wake Series
Complete4 books (2008–2010)
Start with Wake, the first of 4 books in the Wake series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lisa McMann written?
- Lisa McMann has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lisa McMann series?
- Here are the first books in Lisa McMann's series: Forgotten Five: Map of Flames; Going Wild: Going Wild; Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time(By: James Dashner); The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Captives; Unwanteds: The Unwanteds.
- What order should I read Lisa McMann's books?
- We recommend reading Lisa McMann's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lisa McMann still writing new books?
- Yes, Lisa McMann has 1 ongoing series: Forgotten Five.