Zoraida Cordova Reading Order
14 series · 115 books
Zoraida Cordova is an Ecuadorian-American author whose prolific output spans young adult fantasy, romance, and children's literature. She is best known for the Brooklyn Brujas series, which blends magical realism with contemporary settings, though her work across more than a dozen series demonstrates versatility in paranormal romance, epic fantasy, and middle-grade fiction. Under the pen name Zoey Castile, she also writes adult romance.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing14 books (2017–2026)
Zoraida Cordova edited ten anthologies published between 2017 and 2026 across fantasy, romance, and young adult genres. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars. Notable entries include Star Wars-themed collections, paranormal romance anthologies like Vampires Never Get Old and Mermaids Never Drown, and diverse story compilations such as Toil & Trouble and A Universe of Wishes.
Start with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars
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Brooklyn Brujas Series
Complete3 books (2016–2020)
The Brooklyn Brujas series is a complete paranormal fantasy romance trilogy by Zoraida Cordova that follows young witches in contemporary New York. Published between 2016 and 2020, the three books should be read in publication order: Labyrinth Lost, Bruja Born, and Wayward Witch. This young adult series blends magical adventure with romantic elements as it explores the lives and challenges of its bruja characters across its interconnected storylines.
Start with Labyrinth Lost and read in order.
Start this series with Labyrinth Lost
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Childrens Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Happy Endings Series
Complete3 books (2018–2019)
Zoraida Cordova's Happy Endings trilogy is a complete fantasy romance series for young adults consisting of three books published between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stripped, followed by Flashed, and concluding with Hired.
Start with Stripped and read in order.
Start this series with Stripped
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Likely Complete2 books (2020–2021)
This young adult fantasy romance series by Zoraida Cordova consists of two books published between 2020 and 2021. The duology appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Incendiary followed by Illusionary. Both entries build on each other to tell a connected narrative within this fantasy world.
Start with Incendiary and read in order.
Start this series with Incendiary
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Meant To Be Series
Ongoing5 books (2021–2025)
The Meant To Be series is a five-book young adult fantasy romance collection published between 2021 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book is written by a different author and should be read in publication order starting with If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy. The series features standalone stories connected by a shared universe of romantic fantasy tales.
Start with If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy), the first of 5 books in the Meant To Be series.
Start this series with If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy)
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On the Verge Series
Complete3 books (2014–2016)
Zoraida Cordova's On the Verge is a complete three-book fantasy romance series for young adults published between 2014 and 2016. The series consists of Luck on the Line, Love on the Ledge, and Life on the Level, which should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative. This finished series offers a complete story arc across its three installments.
Start with Luck on the Line and read in order.
Start this series with Luck on the Line
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Peculiar Tastes Series
Likely Complete6 books (2022–2022)
Peculiar Tastes is a six-book fantasy romance anthology series published in 2022, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Zoraida Cordova, Jenny Nordbak, Katee Robert, Sierra Simone, Adriana Herrera, and Nikki Sloane. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Captive Merman's Promise. Each installment explores dark romantic themes with paranormal and fantastical elements, appealing to young adult and adult romance readers.
Start with The Captive Merman\'s Promise(As: Zoey Castile), the first of 6 books in the Peculiar Tastes series.
Start this series with The Captive Merman\'s Promise(As: Zoey Castile)
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Zoraida Cordova's two fantasy novels were published in 2021 and 2022 as standalone works that can be read independently. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina came first, followed by Valentina Salazar is Not a Monster Hunter. While each book stands alone, reading them in publication order allows you to experience Cordova's storytelling progression across these standalone fantasy and romance novels for young adult readers.
Start with The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina and read in order.
Start this series with The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Series
Complete2 books (2019–2019)
The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge series consists of two complete novels set in the Star Wars universe. Zoraida Cordova wrote the first book, A Crash of Fate, published in 2019, while Delilah S. Dawson authored the second installment, Black Spire, also released in 2019. These books should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended.
Start with A Crash of Fate and read in order.
Start this series with A Crash of Fate
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Star Wars: The High Republic Series
Ongoing60 books (2021–2026)
Star Wars: The High Republic is an ongoing series spanning 51 books published from 2021 to 2025 by multiple authors including Zoraida Cordova, Charles Soule, Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, Justina Ireland, and Daniel Jose Older. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Into the Dark by Claudia Gray. This expansive saga explores the Star Wars universe during the High Republic era, a period preceding the events of the main saga films.
Start with Into the Dark(By: Claudia Gray), the first of 51 books in the Star Wars: The High Republic series.
Start this series with Into the Dark(By: Claudia Gray)
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Star Wars: Young Adult Stand-alone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (2016–2023)
This collection of ten young adult Star Wars stand-alone novels was published between 2016 and 2023, with contributions from multiple authors including Zoraida Cordova, E.K. Johnston, Beth Revis, Rae Carson, and others. Each book can be read independently without requiring knowledge of the others, making them accessible entry points into the Star Wars universe for younger readers. Though the series appears to be complete, readers who wish to experience these titles in the order they were released should begin with Ahsoka and proceed through Crimson Climb. The novels span various eras and characters within the Star Wars canon, offering diverse stories across the franchise's extended timeline.
Start with Ahsoka(By: E.K. Johnston), the first of 10 books in the Star Wars: Young Adult Stand-alone Novels series.
Start this series with Ahsoka(By: E.K. Johnston)
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The Vicious Deep Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
The Vicious Deep is a complete fantasy romance series for young adults consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2014. Read the novels in publication order, beginning with The Vicious Deep, followed by The Savage Blue, and concluding with The Vast and Brutal Sea. This trilogy should be experienced sequentially as the narrative continues across all three installments.
Start with The Vicious Deep and read in order.
Start this series with The Vicious Deep
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The Wicked Holidays Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Zoraida Cordova written?
- Zoraida Cordova has written 115 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Zoraida Cordova series?
- Here are the first books in Zoraida Cordova's series: Anthologies: From a Certain Point of View Star Wars; Brooklyn Brujas: Labyrinth Lost; Happy Endings: Stripped; Hollow Crown: Incendiary; Meant To Be: If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy).
- What order should I read Zoraida Cordova's books?
- We recommend reading Zoraida Cordova's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Zoraida Cordova still writing new books?
- Yes, Zoraida Cordova has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Meant To Be, Star Wars: The High Republic.