Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Black Queen |
2023 |
Jumata Emill |
Buy |
| 2 |
Wander in the Dark |
2024 |
Jumata Emill |
Buy |
| 3 |
I Don’t Wish You Well |
2026 |
Jumata Emill |
Buy |
Jumata Emill’s standalone novels each follow a different Black teenager dealing with situations that test their courage and sense of self. The Black Queen (2023), Wander in the Dark (2024), and I Don’t Wish You Well (2026) are independent stories that share Emill’s focus on race, identity, and what it means to stand up for yourself.
Each novel can be read on its own, offering distinct characters and settings united by Emill’s interest in how young people respond to injustice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Jumata Emill Standalone Novels series?
There are three books in the Jumata Emill Standalone Novels series, published between 2023 and 2026.
What is the first book in the Jumata Emill Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Jumata Emill Standalone Novels series is The Black Queen, published in 2023.
What are Jumata Emill's standalone novels about?
Jumata Emill’s standalone novels include The Black Queen (2023) about a teen who starts a chess club and confronts injustice, Wander in the Dark (2024), and I Don’t Wish You Well (2026). Each follows a different Black teenager through a challenging situation.