Keystone books in order

The complete reading order for Katie Delahanty's Keystone series, a YA dystopian duology about a former social media star who joins a secret school for thieves.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Keystone 2020 Katie Delahanty Buy
2 Incognito 2021 Katie Delahanty Buy

The Keystone series by Katie Delahanty is a YA dystopian duology published by Entangled Teen. Set in a near-future world where social media influence is traded like stocks, the story follows Ella Karman, a teenager who decides to walk away from her life as a high-ranking Influencer. After faking her own death, she takes on a new identity and joins the Disconnects, a group of rebels living off the grid.

Ella enrolls in Keystone, a secret school where students learn to steal analog books, art, and other physical artifacts. Someone has been altering digital history, and the only way to preserve the truth is to rescue what still exists in physical form. The series blends heist elements with questions about technology, privacy, and who controls the stories we tell about the past.

The first book, Keystone, sets up the world and Ella’s transformation from privileged Influencer to underground thief. The sequel, Incognito, continues the story as the stakes grow higher and Ella faces harder choices about loyalty and truth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Keystone series about?

The Keystone series is set in a future where people invest real money in individuals through a Social Stock Exchange, and your ranking as an Influencer determines your place in society. The story follows Ella Karman, who fakes her death and joins Keystone, a secret school that trains thieves to steal analog artifacts before someone erases them from history.

How many books are in the Keystone series?

There are 2 books in the Keystone series, published between 2020 and 2021.

Is the Keystone series similar to The Brightside?

Not really. The Brightside is a contemporary romance trilogy, while Keystone is a YA dystopian duology focused on technology, surveillance, and rebellion. They share an author but have very different tones and audiences.

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