Wayward Children Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Wayward Children books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Every Heart a Doorway
Buy on Amazon2016
Down Among the Sticks and Bones
Buy on Amazon2017
Beneath the Sugar Sky
Buy on Amazon2018
In an Absent Dream
Buy on Amazon2019
Come Tumbling Down
Buy on Amazon2020
Juice Like Wounds
2020
Across the Green Grass Fields
Buy on Amazon2021
Where the Drowned Girls Go
Buy on Amazon2022
In Mercy, Rain
Buy on Amazon2022
Skeleton Song
Buy on Amazon2022
Lost in the Moment and Found
Buy on Amazon2023
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known
Buy on Amazon2024
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear
Buy on Amazon2025
Through Gates of Garnet and Gold
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Wayward Children series is publication order: 1. Every Heart a Doorway (2016), 2. Down Among the Sticks and Bones (2017), 3. Beneath the Sugar Sky (2018), 4. In an Absent Dream (2019), 5. Come Tumbling Down (2020), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire contains 14 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Wayward Children series is written by Seanan McGuire. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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