Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beautiful Creatures | 2009 | Beautiful Creatures | Buy |
| 2 | Beautiful Darkness | 2010 | Beautiful Creatures | Buy |
| 3 | Dream Dark | 2011 | Beautiful Creatures | Buy |
| 4 | Beautiful Chaos | 2011 | Beautiful Creatures | Buy |
| 5 | Beautiful Redemption | 2012 | Beautiful Creatures | Buy |
Beautiful Creatures launched in 2009 and quickly became one of the most popular young adult series of its time. Set in the fictional town of Gatlin, South Carolina, the books combine Southern Gothic atmosphere with a supernatural love story. Ethan Wate narrates the story, an unusual choice for a YA romance, and his voice gives the series a grounded, personal feel.
The series builds from the initial romance of Beautiful Creatures through the escalating dangers of Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos, and Beautiful Redemption. Dream Dark, a companion novella set between the second and third books, fills in story from another character’s perspective. The world-building around Casters, Incubuses, and the Order of Things grew more complex with each book.