The Recommended Reading Order for Soul Seekers
The Soul Seekers series follows a direct chronological storyline with no complex spin-offs, making the reading order straightforward. However, there is a key crossover short story that introduces the protagonist before the events of the first full-length novel. For the most complete experience, you should read the series in this order:
- Daire Meets Ever (Short Story / Book 0.5) - Published in May 2012. This short ebook serves as a bridge, introducing the main character Daire Santos before her journey begins.
- Fated (Book 1) - Published in May 2012. This is the first full-length novel where Daire moves to Enchantment, New Mexico, and discovers her shamanic calling.
- Echo (Book 2) - Published in November 2012. Daire's training as a Seeker intensifies as her relationship with Dace Whitefeather becomes more dangerous.
- Mystic (Book 3) - Published in May 2013. The stakes rise as Daire fights to save Dace's soul from dark forces.
- Horizon (Book 4) - Published in November 2013. The final chapter in the series, culminating in a ultimate showdown between good and evil.
Daire Meets Ever: The Crossover Explained
Released shortly before the first novel to build excitement, Daire Meets Ever is a 47-page short story that features a crossover between Ever Bloom, the protagonist of Alyson Noël's bestselling The Immortals series, and Daire Santos. In this brief story, the two characters cross paths and share a short exchange before Daire heads to New Mexico.
While this crossover is a fun Easter egg for fans of The Immortals, it is not strictly necessary to read the entire Immortals series to understand Soul Seekers. The interaction is brief, and the plot of Soul Seekers is entirely self-contained. If you are already a fan of Evermore, it is a delightful bonus; otherwise, you can jump straight into Fated without feeling lost.
Chronological Order vs. Publication Order
Because the short story Daire Meets Ever was published on the same day (or slightly before) Fated in May 2012, the chronological order and the publication order are identical. Readers do not have to worry about jumping back and forth through a convoluted timeline. The story begins with Daire's brief encounter in the crossover short, leads directly into her arrival in Enchantment in Fated, and follows a linear path through to the conclusion in Horizon.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving into the books, here are a few things to keep in mind to enhance your reading experience:
- Shamanic Mythology: Unlike many young adult paranormal romances of its era that focused on vampires or werewolves, the Soul Seekers series draws heavily on shamanism, spirit animals, and Native American mythology. The author did extensive research and traveled to New Mexico to capture the setting and traditions.
- A Continuous Story: The four novels represent one continuous narrative arc. You cannot read these books as standalones; each novel begins shortly after the previous one ends, and you will need to read them in sequence to understand the plot.
- The Setting Matters: The fictional town of Enchantment, New Mexico, plays a massive role in the atmospheric tone of the series. The dry desert, dusty plains, and mystical portals are crucial elements of Daire's journey.