Sweet Young Things books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sweet Young Things series?"

"There are five books in the Sweet Young Things series, published between 2013 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sweet Young Things series?"

"The first book in the Sweet Young Things series is Spree, published in 2013."

Q: "What themes does the Sweet Young Things series explore?"

"The series deals with crimes involving young people, examining exploitation and the failures of institutions meant to protect them. The tone is darker than much of Rusch's other mystery work."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Spree	2013	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy
2	Sweet Young Things	2014	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy
3	Christmas Eve at the Exit	2015	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy
4	The Watch	2021	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy
5	Paperwork to Come	2021	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy

Sweet Young Things is a five-book crime fiction series by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, published between 2013 and 2021. Starting with Spree and continuing through Paperwork to Come, the series addresses crimes that intersect with youth culture and institutional failures.

The books are grittier than Rusch’s cozy mystery output, dealing with serious subject matter in a direct way. The series provides a good example of Rusch’s ability to shift tone and genre depending on the story she wants to tell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sweet Young Things series?

There are five books in the Sweet Young Things series, published between 2013 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Sweet Young Things series?

The first book in the Sweet Young Things series is Spree, published in 2013.

What themes does the Sweet Young Things series explore?

The series deals with crimes involving young people, examining exploitation and the failures of institutions meant to protect them. The tone is darker than much of Rusch’s other mystery work.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order