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Wayward Children

by Seanan McGuire

13 books Started 2016 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Wayward Children is a Urban Fantasy / YA Fantasy series by Seanan McGuire, made up of 13 books published between 2016 and 2025. It begins with Every Heart a Doorway (2016), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear (2025), spanning 9 years of storytelling.

13books
9years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Every Heart a Doorway 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Down Among the Sticks and Bones 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Beneath the Sugar Sky 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 In an Absent Dream 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
5 Come Tumbling Down 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Juice Like Wounds 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Across the Green Grass Fields 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Where the Drowned Girls Go 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 In Mercy, Rain (Short Story) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Skeleton Song (Short Story) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Lost in the Moment and Found 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Mislaid in Parts Half-Known 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Adrift in Currents Clean and ClearLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Wayward Children series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Wayward Children series?

Start with Every Heart a Doorway (2016), the first book in the Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Wayward Children series?

There are 13 books in the Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire, published between 2016 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Wayward Children series?

The first book in the Wayward Children series is Every Heart a Doorway, published in 2016 by Seanan McGuire.

What is the latest book in the Wayward Children series?

The most recent book in the Wayward Children series is Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear (2025) by Seanan McGuire.

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About Seanan McGuire

**Seanan McGuire** (born October 6, 1978) is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy. Born in California, McGuire attended Smith College and the University of California, Riverside. Their writing career began in online fandom, and they published their first novel, "Rosemary and Rue," in 2009. McGuire has written over 30 novels, including the popular "October Daye" urban fantasy series and the "Toby Daye" young adult fantasy series. Other notable works include the "InCryptid" series and the standalone "Middlegame." McGuire has won numerous awards for their writing, including: * **Locus Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2016) * **Dragon Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2017, 2018) * **Hugo Award** for Best Series (2018) Their work has also received critical acclaim for its complex characters, intricate worldbuilding, and lyrical prose. McGuire has been praised for their ability to create genre-bending stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.

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