Sara Shepard Reading Order

1 book (2026–2026)

5 books (2013–2026)

Sara Shepard's Anthologies series comprises five books published between 2013 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These mystery and thriller anthologies for young adult readers should be read in publication order, beginning with Who Done It? and continuing through Meet Cute, Moms Don't Have Time To, Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day, and 13 Little Love Stories.

Start with Who Done It?, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#	Title
1	Who Done It? 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Meet Cute 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Moms Don't Have Time To 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	13 Little Love Stories 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2027)

1 book (2014–2014)

#	Title
1	The Heiresses 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2023–2025)

This young adult mystery series by Sara Shepard contains two books published in 2023 and should be read in publication order. Begin with Penny Draws a Best Friend followed by Penny Draws a School Play. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Penny Draws a Best Friend and read in order.

#	Title
1	Penny Draws a Best Friend 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Penny Draws a School Play 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Penny Draws a Class Trip 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Penny Draws a Secret Adventure 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Penny Draws a First Crush 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Penny Draws a Team Sport 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (2006–2022)

Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars is a 19-book young adult mystery series published between 2006 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pretty Little Liars and continuing through Crushed and beyond. The collection appears to be complete as of 2022 and encompasses the main series along with supplementary titles that expand the world and backstory of the characters.

Start with Pretty Little Liars, the first of 19 books in the Pretty Little Liars series.

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1	Pretty Little Liars 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Flawless 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Perfect 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Unbelievable 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Wicked 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Killer 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Heartless 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wanted 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ruthless 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Twisted 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Burned 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Pretty Little Secrets 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Stunning 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Ali's Pretty Little Lies 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Crushed 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Deadly 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Toxic 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Vicious 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Liars 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2009–2027)

Sara Shepard's Standalone Novels series comprises ten mystery and thriller books published between 2009 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each entry stands alone with its own plot and characters, though all feature Shepard's signature blend of suspense and intrigue. Read in publication order beginning with The Visibles (also titled All The Things We Didn't Say) and continuing through the most recent release, Tell Me Everything. The series showcases Shepard's range across different storylines and settings within the mystery and young adult thriller genres.

Start with The Visibles / All The Things We Didn't Say, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Visibles / All The Things We Didn't Say 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Everything We Ever Wanted 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Elizas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Reputation 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Influence 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Memory Lane 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Safe In My Arms 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wait for Me 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Gaslight(With: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Nowhere Like Home 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Lies Between Us(With: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Tell Me Everything 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2018)

The Amateurs is a complete mystery thriller series by Sara Shepard consisting of three books published between 2016 and 2018. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with The Amateurs, followed by Follow Me, and concluding with Last Seen. This young adult series is designed to be read sequentially as a continuous narrative.

Start with The Amateurs and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Amateurs 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Follow Me 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Last Seen 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2010–2013)

The Lying Game is a complete mystery and thriller series by Sara Shepard consisting of eight books published between 2010 and 2013. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lying Game and concluding with True Lies. This young adult series follows a compelling mystery that unfolds across the interconnected entries, each building on revelations from the previous installment.

Start with The Lying Game, the first of 8 books in the The Lying Game series.

#	Title
1	The Lying Game 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Never Have I Ever 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hide and Seek 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The First Lie 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Two Truths and a Lie 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cross My Heart, Hope to Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Seven Minutes in Heaven 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	True Lies 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2015)

Sara Shepard's The Perfectionists series consists of two young adult mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Perfectionists followed by The Good Girls. These standalone-adjacent entries explore interconnected mysteries within Shepard's signature thriller style.

Start with The Perfectionists and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Perfectionists 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Good Girls 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible