Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Things They Didn’t Bury | 2012 | Laekan Zea Kemp | N/A |
| 2 | Orphans of Paradise | 2013 | Laekan Zea Kemp | N/A |
| 3 | Breathing Ghosts | 2013 | Laekan Zea Kemp | N/A |
| 4 | Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet | 2021 | Laekan Zea Kemp | Buy |
| 5 | Heartbreak Symphony | 2022 | Laekan Zea Kemp | Buy |
| 6 | An Appetite for Miracles | 2023 | Laekan Zea Kemp | Buy |
Laekan Zea Kemp’s standalone novels track her growth as a writer from early indie publications to wider recognition. The Things They Didn’t Bury (2012) and Orphans of Paradise (2013) were among her first works, establishing her focus on young people dealing with loss and displacement.
Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet (2021) marked a significant step forward, telling a story about family, food, and immigration that drew critical praise. Heartbreak Symphony (2022) explored music and grief, while An Appetite for Miracles (2023) continued her pattern of centering Latinx characters and cultural experiences in contemporary YA fiction.