Reading Order Guide
Simon Snow Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Simon Snow series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Wayward Son
Simon, Baz, and Penelope road-trip across America — but the adventure exposes fractures in Simon and Baz's relationship. 354 pages of magical road trip.
Any Way the Wind Blows
The cozy, emotional conclusion to the Simon Snow trilogy. Simon and Baz navigate life after the war while new magical threats emerge. 496 pages.
Carry On
Simon Snow is the Chosen One. He's been told this his whole life. He's also been assigned the evil vampire Baz as a roommate and is not handling it well. A loving deconstruction of Harry Potter tropes with a beating heart of m/m romance — Rowell's most charming and subversive novel.
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FAQ
Simon Snow Series Questions
Read the Simon Snow series in publication order: 1. Wayward Son, 2. Any Way the Wind Blows, 3. Carry On. This is the intended reading order by Rainbow Rowell.
The Simon Snow series has 3 books totaling 1,366 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Simon Snow series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Wayward Son — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Wayward Son breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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