Cynthia Hand books

Cynthia Hand is a New York Times bestselling young adult author known for the Unearthly angel trilogy and the co-authored Lady Janies series. She has published 17 books since 2011.

Anthologies

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Life Inside My Mind 2018 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Last Time We Say Goodbye 2015 Buy
The Afterlife of Holly Chase 2017 Buy
The How and the Why 2019 Buy
With You All the Way 2021 Buy

The Lady Janies Reading Order

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My Lady Jane 2016 Buy
My Plain Jane 2018 Buy
My Calamity Jane 2020 Buy
My Contrary Mary 2021 Buy
My Imaginary Mary 2022 Buy
My Salty Mary 2024 Buy

Unearthly Reading Order

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Céleste 2011 N/A
Unearthly 2011 Buy
Hallowed 2012 Buy
Lost Scene from Hallowed 2012 N/A
Radiant 2012 Buy
Boundless 2013 Buy

Cynthia Hand is a New York Times bestselling author who writes for young adult readers. She earned both an M.F.A. and a Ph.D. in fiction writing before publishing her first novel, Unearthly, in 2011. The angel-themed trilogy became a hit with teen readers and established her in the YA genre.

Hand also co-writes the Lady Janies series with Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows. These books take a humorous, fantastical approach to historical figures, starting with My Lady Jane in 2016. Her standalone novels, including The Last Time We Say Goodbye and The Afterlife of Holly Chase, cover a range of subjects from grief to holiday ghost stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cynthia Hand written?

Cynthia Hand has written seventeen books across four series.

What was Cynthia Hand's first book?

Cynthia Hand’s first book is Céleste, published in 2011.

Does Cynthia Hand co-author books with other writers?

Yes, Hand co-writes the Lady Janies series with Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows. The series reimagines famous historical figures named Jane (or Mary) in comedic, fantastical settings.

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