The Start of Me and You books in order

The Start of Me and You series by Emery Lord in reading order — a two-book YA series following Paige Hancock from junior year through high school graduation.
Series · Young Adult · Contemporary Fiction · Romance

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Start of Me and You 2015 Emery Lord Buy
2 The Map from Here to There 2020 Emery Lord Buy

The Start of Me and You follows Paige Hancock, a teen working through grief after her boyfriend drowned the previous summer. When she makes a list of goals for junior year — including talking to her long-time crush — the story becomes about moving forward without forgetting what came before.

The sequel, The Map from Here to There (2020), picks up during Paige’s senior year as she faces new anxieties about leaving home for college. Together, the two books form a complete arc about growing up, letting go, and figuring out what you actually want rather than what you think you should want.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Start of Me and You series?

There are two books in the The Start of Me and You series, published between 2015 and 2020.

What is the first book in the The Start of Me and You series?

The first book in the The Start of Me and You series is The Start of Me and You, published in 2015.

Do you need to read The Start of Me and You before The Map from Here to There?

Yes, The Map from Here to There is a direct sequel that picks up Paige Hancock’s story during her senior year. Reading the first book is important for understanding the characters, relationships, and emotional arc that carry into the second.

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