Reading Order Guide
You Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the You series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
You
A dark, creepy Adult thriller built around stalker, obsession, unreliable narrator. 422 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Hidden Bodies
A dark, satirical Adult thriller built around stalker, la, murder. 432 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
You Love Me
A dark, creepy Adult thriller built around stalker, small town, obsession. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
For You and Only You
A dark, satirical Adult thriller built around writing program, obsession, harvard. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
You Series Questions
Read the You series in publication order: 1. You, 2. Hidden Bodies, 3. You Love Me, 4. For You and Only You. This is the intended reading order by Caroline Kepnes.
The You series has 4 books totaling 1,670 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The You series is moderately warm, averaging 2.8/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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