How to Read the Wayfair Witches Series
The Wayfair Witches series by A.A. Albright is best read in strict publication order. Because there is a strong overarching plot detailing Wanda Wayfair's developing magical powers, her relationships, and the expanding lore of the Dublin supernatural community, skipping around is not recommended. The core story begins with Wanda discovering her unique investigator abilities and concludes with the eighteenth book, wrapping up her main character arc before transitioning to spin-off series.
Wayfair Witches Main Series Order
- Bottling It (2017) - Wanda takes a job at Berrys' Bottlers and stumbles into a coven murder mystery.
- Bricking It (2017) - A case involving a bricked-up chimney and long-buried secrets.
- A Trick for a Treat (2017) - Halloween brings tricks, treats, and supernatural trouble.
- Winging It (2017) - Wanda must navigate avian magic and new investigations.
- Wrapping Up (2017) - A festive mystery set during the holiday season.
- Loved Up (2018) - Valentine's Day magic turns deadly.
- Rocking Out (2018) - Music and murder collide in the Dublin magical scene.
- Acting Up (2018) - The spotlight shines on theatrical witch drama.
- Legally Red (2018) - Family legal drama brings new supernatural stakes.
- Swotting Up (2018) - Academic rivalry gets dangerous at a magical school.
- Forget Me Knot (2019) - Memory charms and missing clues.
- All Hallowed Out (2019) - Another spooky season, another high-stakes case.
- Holiday Heist (2019) - A seasonal robbery turns into a murder investigation.
- Doing Time (2020) - Time-bending mysteries test Wanda's limits.
- All Tricked Out (2021) - Tricksters complicate a new case.
- Faking It (2021) - Wanda goes undercover to root out the truth.
- Testing Times (2021) - Personal and magical trials push the coven to its limits.
- Unhappening Ever After (2022) - The grand finale to Wanda's primary character arc.
Understanding the Wayfair Witches Universe
Wanda Wayfair starts the series as a "late starter"—a witch who hasn't developed her powers by the age of twenty-one. However, she discovers that she is a "Wayfarer," possessing the rare and specialized ability to speak to the familiars of murdered witches. This makes her the ultimate paranormal investigator in an alternate Dublin populated by witches, weredogs, wizards, and humans.
Spin-Offs and Next Steps
Once you finish the main 18-book series, Wanda's story continues directly in the spin-off series Wayfair Witches: The Magnetic Magic Mysteries. This sequel series focuses on Wanda's ongoing adventures alongside her partner, Will, starting with:
- A Mindful Murder (2022)
- An Electric Engagement (2022)
The Shared Magical Universe
A.A. Albright's other series—such as Riddler's Edge and the Museum of Magical Artefacts—are set within the same shared magical world. While they focus on different protagonists and locations, characters frequently make cameo appearances, and referencing events across series is common. You do not need to read these other series to understand Wanda's story, but doing so adds extra flavor to the overall universe.