Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to Break a Boy | 2017 | Laurie Devore | Buy |
| 2 | Winner Take All | 2018 | Laurie Devore | Buy |
| 3 | A Better Bad Idea | 2021 | Laurie Devore | Buy |
| 4 | The Villain Edit | 2024 | Laurie Devore | Buy |
Laurie Devore’s standalone novels range from Southern-set YA to contemporary romance and media satire. How to Break a Boy and Winner Take All both take place in small-town settings where social hierarchies and fierce competition shape the characters’ choices. A Better Bad Idea moves into slightly older territory, and The Villain Edit tackles the world of reality television.
None of the books share characters or settings, so they can be read in any order. What connects them is Devore’s interest in women who refuse to play nice, paired with sharp dialogue and page-turning plots.