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Prada Plan Books in Order

  • 5 Books
  • 2009 – 2017 Published

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The Recommended Reading Order for The Prada Plan

To fully experience the dramatic rise, fall, and redemption of Disaya “YaYa” Morgan, you should follow the series in its chronological order. Fortunately, the chronological order aligns perfectly with the order of publication. The only major choice readers face is whether to start with YaYa's short-story debut in an anthology or dive straight into the first standalone novel.

Here is the recommended reading path for the series:

  1. Girls from Da Hood 4 (2008) – This anthology features the short story that first introduced the character of Disaya Morgan. Reading this novella first provides crucial backstory about YaYa's early life in Brooklyn before she formulated her grand plan.
  2. The Prada Plan (2009) – The official first novel of the series. Here, YaYa begins her hustle to escape a traumatic foster system, climbing New York's social ladder through street smarts, beauty, and deception.
  3. The Prada Plan 2: Leah's Story (2010) – The perspective shifts to Leah Richards, YaYa's bitter rival. Obsessed with revenge and reclaiming what she believes is hers, Leah's quest leads to an intense game of psychological warfare and kidnapping.
  4. The Prada Plan 3: Green-Eyed Monster (2013) – YaYa and Leah face off in a fiery, direct confrontation. The emotional and physical stakes reach a boiling point as secrets from the past threaten to destroy both women.
  5. The Prada Plan 4: Love and War (2014) – YaYa struggles to pick up the pieces of her fractured life. Caught between new alliances, old enemies, and the high cost of her past mistakes, she is forced to fight for the people she loves.
  6. The Prada Plan 5 (2017) – The final chapter in YaYa's journey. Now living as Mrs. Indie Perkins, she has the daughter and safety she always wanted, yet unsatisfied cravings and unresolved trauma force her to launch a final “Plan B” to secure her peace once and for all.

What to Know Before You Start

The Prada Plan is a cornerstone of modern urban fiction (often called street lit). Ashley Antoinette, writing solo after building a massive reputation as half of the writing duo Ashley & JaQuavis, uses this series to examine the dark side of ambition and the heavy price of survival. The series is not just about fashion and luxury; it is a raw, emotional look at trauma, loyalty, and redemption.

Readers should expect intense cliffhangers, high-stakes drama, and characters who are deeply flawed. While the first book establishes the glamorous and gritty tone of YaYa's world, the second book takes a bold creative turn by switching focus to the villain, Leah. This shift is essential for understanding the psychological chess match that drives the rest of the narrative.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order Caveats

There are very few timeline complexities in The Prada Plan, as the narrative moves forward linearly. However, readers looking up publication dates online might notice some discrepancies:

  • Girls from Da Hood 4 (Anthology): Published in 2008, this book acts as a prequel. While you can technically skip it and start with the 2009 novel, starting here gives you the ultimate narrative continuity.
  • The Prada Plan 2 & 3 Release Discrepancies: While some retail and database archives list Leah's Story as a 2011 release or Green-Eyed Monster as a 2011 release, the first novel came out in 2009, Book 2 was released in late 2010, and Book 3 officially hit shelves in early 2013. Regardless of the slight date variations across library databases, you must read them in numerical order.

Spin-Offs and the Broader Universe

Fans of Ashley Antoinette often wonder how her other works connect to The Prada Plan. While The Prada Plan is a complete, self-contained story that concludes with Book 5, it exists within a broader literary landscape:

The Ethic & Butterfly Series

Ashley Antoinette's popular Ethic series (focusing on Ezra “Ethic” Okafor, originally introduced in her novel Moth to a Flame) and its spin-off Butterfly (focusing on Ethic's daughter Morgan) share the same gritty, emotional atmosphere as The Prada Plan. While some minor character references tie these worlds together, they are distinct storylines. You do not need to read the Ethic books to understand YaYa's journey, nor does YaYa play a central role in those sagas.

The Cartel Series

Co-authored with JaQuavis Coleman, The Cartel is one of the most famous street-lit series of all time. Although both series share Antoinette's signature fast-paced writing style, the Diamond family from The Cartel and Disaya Morgan from The Prada Plan occupy separate narrative tracks. There are no major crossover events between these two properties.

Frequently Asked

Where should I start reading The Prada Plan series?

You should start with either the prequel story in the anthology Girls from Da Hood 4 or the first standalone novel, The Prada Plan.

Is Girls from Da Hood 4 necessary to read?

It is not strictly necessary, but it is highly recommended as it introduces Disaya 'YaYa' Morgan and provides important context for her motivations in the main novels.

How many books are in the main Prada Plan series?

The main series consists of five books, starting with The Prada Plan in 2009 and concluding with The Prada Plan 5 in 2017.

Are The Prada Plan and The Cartel connected?

No. While both are written or co-written by Ashley Antoinette, The Cartel (co-authored with JaQuavis Coleman) is a separate series with no major plot or character crossovers.

Is there a Prada Plan 6?

No, Ashley Antoinette concluded YaYa's story in The Prada Plan 5, and there are currently no plans for a sixth book.

Can the books in the series be read as standalones?

No, the books feature a continuous storyline with major cliffhangers and character arcs that carry over directly from one novel to the next. They should be read in order.