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Baddest Chick Books in Order

7 Books
2011 – 2019 Published
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01
Bad Apple
Bad Apple
2011
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02
Coca Kola
Coca Kola
2012
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03
Checkmate
Checkmate
2013
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04
Face Off
Face Off
2013
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05
On the Run
On the Run
2015
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06
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
2016
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07
Baddest Apple
Baddest Apple
2019
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The Recommended Reading Order

To fully appreciate the escalating drama, betrayal, and high-stakes tension, you should read the Baddest Chick series (also known as the Apple & Kola series) in order of publication. The story follows a direct chronological timeline where each book builds on the consequences of the last.

  1. Bad Apple (2011)
  2. Coca Kola (2012)
  3. Checkmate (2013)
  4. Face Off (2013)
  5. On the Run (2015)
  6. Unfinished Business (2016)
  7. Baddest Apple (2019)

Where to Start

You must start your journey with Bad Apple. This debut novel introduces us to the 17-year-old twin sisters, Apple and Kola, who are setting out on wildly different, yet equally dangerous, paths in Harlem. Apple's chaotic decisions involve her with a ruthless hustler, while Kola builds an escort ring to outshine her sister. This setup kicks off the lifelong rivalry that fuels the remaining six books.

Chronological Timeline and Character Evolution

The publication order perfectly matches the chronological progression of the twins' lives. Over the course of the seven novels, the sisters evolve from ambitious teenagers into battle-hardened players in the urban underworld. The narrative travels from Harlem down to Miami and Texas, charting their individual struggles before bringing their saga to a final, unified resolution in Baddest Apple.

Spin-offs, Crossovers, and Co-authored Books

Although Nisa Santiago is widely known for her breakout debut series, Cartier Cartel, the Baddest Chick series remains entirely self-contained. There are no official spin-offs, crossovers, or co-authored novels set in this specific universe. You can dive right into Apple and Kola's story without needing to read any of Santiago's other urban fiction works first.

Frequently Asked

QWhich book should I read first in the Baddest Chick series?

You should start with Bad Apple (2011), as it introduces the twin sisters and sets up the central rivalry that drives the entire series.

QDo I need to read Nisa Santiago's Cartier Cartel series first?

No. While both series are written by Nisa Santiago, they are completely separate storylines with no character crossovers.

QAre the Baddest Chick books written in chronological order?

Yes. The publication order aligns perfectly with the chronological order of the plot, tracking the twins' growth and conflicts over several years.

QIs the Baddest Chick series completed?

Yes, the main story of Apple and Kola concludes with the seventh book, Baddest Apple, which was released in 2019.

QWho is the author of the Baddest Chick series?

The series is written by Nisa Santiago, a popular urban fiction author frequently referred to as the "Duchess of Hip-Hop Lit."

QWhere does the Baddest Chick series take place?

The story is primarily set in the gritty streets of Harlem, New York, though characters temporarily relocate to locations like Texas and Miami during their conflicts.