Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beyond | 2011 | Willow Rose | Buy |
| 2 | The Afterlife of the Party | 2021 | Willow Rose | N/A |
| 3 | Serenity | 2011 | Willow Rose | Buy |
| 4 | Endurance | 2011 | Willow Rose | Buy |
| 5 | My So-Called Christmas Carol | 2012 | Willow Rose | N/A |
| 6 | Courageous | 2013 | Willow Rose | Buy |
| 7 | War | 2009 | Willow Rose | N/A |
| 8 | Stones | 2015 | Willow Rose | N/A |
Willow Rose’s Afterlife series explores what happens after death. Beyond (2011) opens the story, and the series runs through eight books mixing paranormal and coming-of-age elements.
The first three books, Beyond, Serenity, and Endurance, all came out in 2011 and form the core of the series. They follow a teenage girl who dies and must navigate an afterlife she never expected. My So-Called Christmas Carol (2012) offers a holiday-themed installment, while Courageous (2013) and Stones (2015) develop the world further.
Rose is best known for her horror and mystery novels, but the Afterlife series leans more toward young adult paranormal fiction. The books are shorter reads with a focus on personal growth in a supernatural setting. Readers looking for Rose’s darker work should check her other series, but those who want something lighter with fantasy elements will find the Afterlife books a good fit.