I enjoyed being back at the Wayward Children Home and following the story after #1 and #3, but I can't wait for the next prequel since I enjoy the stories set in the past (#2, #4) a lot more. I NEED Christoper and Kade's stories. (Also I want Kade and Cora to get together!) #6 will be glorious I'm sure of it!

My source:
(This is an excerpt from Seanan McGuires Twitter:)


WHY IS THE SERIES STRUCTURED SO WEIRD?

The Wayward Children books alternate one past with one present. So one book set at the school and after EVERY HEART A DOORWAY, one book set in the background of a character or characters we've already met.

Doing it this way keeps me interested, which produces better books--like most people, I do my best work when I genuinely care--and also allows me to deepen and expand upon themes that may not have time to breathe on their first appearance.

BUT YOU'LL KEEP GOING, RIGHT?

I absolutely will. IN AN ABSENT DREAM is book #4. I'm currently committed through book #8. This means two more books at the school (#5 and #7) and two more portal fantasies (#6 and #8), minimum.