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Simone Elkeles Reading Order

6 series · 14 books

RomanceYoung Adult

Simone Elkeles writes contemporary young adult romance that explores diverse characters navigating love, identity, and personal growth. Her acclaimed novels, including the Perfect Chemistry trilogy and How to Ruin series, have earned her recognition as a New York Times bestselling author and a RITA Award winner. With over a dozen books published across multiple series and standalone works, Elkeles brings authentic emotion and compelling storytelling to the romance genre for teen readers.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

How to Ruin Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2013)

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

Start this series with How to Ruin a Summer Vacation

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#Title
1
Cover of How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of How to Ruin My Teenage Life
How to Ruin My Teenage Life
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Leaving Paradise Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2010)

Start with Leaving Paradise and read in order.

Start this series with Leaving Paradise

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#Title
1
Cover of Leaving Paradise
Leaving Paradise
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Return to Paradise
Return to Paradise
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Perfect Chemistry Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2011)

Start with Perfect Chemistry and read in order.

Start this series with Perfect Chemistry

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#Title
1
Cover of Perfect Chemistry
Perfect Chemistry
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Rules of Attraction
Rules of Attraction
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Chain Reaction
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2023)

Start with Crossing the Line and read in order.

Start this series with Crossing the Line

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#Title
1
Cover of Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
American Princess Warrior
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Party King(With: J.B. Rush)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wild Cards Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

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

Start this series with Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards

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#Title
1
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Better Than Perfect / Wild Cards
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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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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