Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Accidental Life of Jessie Jefferson | 2014 | Paige Toon | Buy |
| 2 | I Knew You Were Trouble | 2015 | Paige Toon | Buy |
| 3 | All About the Hype | 2016 | Paige Toon | Buy |
Paige Toon’s Jessie Jefferson trilogy is her YA series, and it shares DNA with her adult novels in its focus on messy emotions and complicated family dynamics. The story starts when Jessie discovers that her real dad is one of the biggest rock stars in America, and she flies out to meet him for the first time. Suddenly she is dealing with Hollywood, half-siblings, and a very different life from the one she knew in England.
I Knew You Were Trouble and All About the Hype continue Jessie’s story as she navigates the pressures of fame-by-association, first love, and growing up in a spotlight she never asked for. The series has the same emotional pull as Toon’s adult romances, just aimed at a younger audience. Fans of her other work will recognize the sharp character writing and the willingness to let things get complicated before they get better.