Jake Maia Arlow books in order

Q: "How many books has Jake Maia Arlow written?"

"Jake Maia Arlow has written four books in one series."

Q: "What was Jake Maia Arlow's first book?"

"Jake Maia Arlow's first book is Almost Flying, published in 2021."

Q: "What themes does Jake Maia Arlow explore in their books?"

"Arlow's novels frequently explore queer identity, first love, and self-discovery. Their stories feature LGBTQ+ teens working through real-life challenges while finding connection and community."

Standalone Novels

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Almost Flying	2021	Buy
How to Excavate a Heart	2022	Buy
The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet	2023	Buy
Leaving the Station	2025	Buy

Jake Maia Arlow writes young adult contemporary fiction with queer characters at the center. Their debut novel, Almost Flying, came out in 2021 and was followed by How to Excavate a Heart in 2022, a holiday-set romance that gained a strong readership among YA fans.

Arlow’s books are known for warm, genuine depictions of queer teen life. Their stories tend to mix humor with emotional honesty, and they have continued to publish regularly, with The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet in 2023 and Leaving the Station in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jake Maia Arlow written?

Jake Maia Arlow has written four books in one series.

What was Jake Maia Arlow's first book?

Jake Maia Arlow’s first book is Almost Flying, published in 2021.

What themes does Jake Maia Arlow explore in their books?

Arlow’s novels frequently explore queer identity, first love, and self-discovery. Their stories feature LGBTQ+ teens working through real-life challenges while finding connection and community.

Standalone Novels#

Frequently Asked Questions

Standalone Novels