Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series?"

"There are four books in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series, published between 2021 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series is Almost Flying, published in 2021."

Q: "Are Jake Maia Arlow's standalone novels connected?"

"No, each book tells its own self-contained story with different characters. They share common themes of queer identity and coming-of-age, but you can read them in any order."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Almost Flying	2021	Jake Maia Arlow	Buy
2	How to Excavate a Heart	2022	Jake Maia Arlow	Buy
3	The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet	2023	Jake Maia Arlow	Buy
4	Leaving the Station	2025	Jake Maia Arlow	Buy

Jake Maia Arlow’s standalone novels are contemporary YA stories centered on queer characters. Each book works on its own, though readers who enjoy one will likely enjoy the rest given the similar tone and focus on LGBTQ+ teen experiences.

The books range from Almost Flying (2021), about a girl navigating a summer with her new stepsister, to Leaving the Station (2025). How to Excavate a Heart (2022) has been particularly popular as a queer holiday romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series?

There are four books in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series, published between 2021 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Jake Maia Arlow Standalone Novels series is Almost Flying, published in 2021.

Are Jake Maia Arlow's standalone novels connected?

No, each book tells its own self-contained story with different characters. They share common themes of queer identity and coming-of-age, but you can read them in any order.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order