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Simone Elkeles Reading Order

6 series Β· 14 books

Simone Elkeles is a celebrated American author recognized for her compelling young adult romances, including the acclaimed Perfect Chemistry series. With a prolific career spanning from 2006 to 2023, she has published 14 books across six series, such as How to Ruin and Leaving Paradise, alongside multiple standalone novels. Elkeles' storytelling has garnered her awards, including the 2010 RITA Award for Best Young Adult Romance.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction

How to Ruin Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2013)

Start with How to Ruin a Summer Vacation and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
2
Cover of How to Ruin My Teenage Life
How to Ruin My Teenage Life
3
Cover of How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation

Leaving Paradise Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2010)

Start with Leaving Paradise and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Leaving Paradise
Leaving Paradise
2
Cover of Return to Paradise
Return to Paradise

Perfect Chemistry Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2011)

Start with Perfect Chemistry and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Perfect Chemistry
Perfect Chemistry
2
Cover of Rules of Attraction
Rules of Attraction
3
Cover of Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2023)

Start with Crossing the Line and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line
2
American Princess Warrior
3
The Party King(With: J.B. Rush)

Wild Cards Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

Start with Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards
Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards
2
Cover of Wild Crush
Wild Crush

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Simone Elkeles written?
Simone Elkeles has written 14 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Simone Elkeles series?
Here are the first books in Simone Elkeles's series: How to Ruin: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation; Leaving Paradise: Leaving Paradise; Perfect Chemistry: Perfect Chemistry; Wild Cards: Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards.
What order should I read Simone Elkeles's books?
We recommend reading Simone Elkeles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Simone Elkeles's series complete?
Simone Elkeles has 5 completed series.

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