Samira Ahmed Reading Order
4 series · 14 books
Samira Ahmed is a British author and BBC broadcaster known for her young adult fiction that blends contemporary storytelling with diverse cultural perspectives. Her work spans standalone novels and interconnected series including the Amira & Hamza adventures and her contribution to the Ms. Marvel universe, published between 2018 and 2025. Drawing on her journalism background and experience as a radio presenter, Ahmed brings authentic voice and nuanced narratives to her young adult stories.
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Amira & Hamza Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Samira Ahmed's Amira & Hamza duology consists of two young adult fantasy novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The War to Save the Worlds followed by The Quest for the Ring of Power. The duology appears to be complete.
Start with The War to Save the Worlds and read in order.
Start this series with The War to Save the Worlds
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2019–2023)
Samira Ahmed has edited three young adult anthologies released between 2020 and 2023, appearing to be a complete collection. These standalone story compilations should be read in publication order beginning with Vampires Never Get Old, followed by Growing Up Chicago, and concluding with Magic Has No Borders. Each book features original contributions from various authors and can be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially allows you to experience the full scope of Ahmed's editorial vision across these three distinct themed volumes.
Start with Vampires Never Get Old and read in order.
Start this series with Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance
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Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2018–2027)
Samira Ahmed has written six standalone young adult novels from 2018 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. Though each book stands alone with its own characters and story, they should be read in publication order: Love, Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know, Hollow Fires, This Book Won't Burn, and The Singular Life of Aria Patel. Ahmed's works span contemporary issues and speculative fiction within the young adult genre.
Start with Love, Hate & Other Filters, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Love, Hate & Other Filters
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Samira Ahmed written?
- Samira Ahmed has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Samira Ahmed series?
- Here are the first books in Samira Ahmed's series: Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds; Anthologies: Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance.
- What order should I read Samira Ahmed's books?
- We recommend reading Samira Ahmed's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Samira Ahmed still writing new books?
- Yes, Samira Ahmed has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.