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Soman Chainani Books in Order
Soman Chainani is a celebrated author and filmmaker whose works have captivated readers and audiences worldwide. His debut novel, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, burst onto the New York Times Bestseller List, has been translated into 26 languages, and is being adapted into a major motion picture by Universal Studios. The sequels, A WORLD WITHOUT PRINCES and THE LAST EVER AFTER, also debuted on the list, with the series combined holding a record 33 weeks on the print and extended NYT lists. As a writer and director, Chainani's films have earned over 150 festival screenings, winning more than 30 awards, and his writing has received accolades from Big Bear Lake, New Draft, the CAPE Foundation, and the Sun Valley Writer’s Fellowship, among others.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Soman Chainani's book series? Soman Chainani has written 5 book series. The most notable is the DC Anthology Specials series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Soman Chainani
- #1
New Talent Showcase 2017 (By: Scott Snyder,Aaron Gillespie,Owl Goingback,Tony Patrick,David Accampo,Al Letson,Erica Harrell,D. Proctor)(2017) - #2
A Very DC Holiday Sequel (By: Tom King,Jeff Lemire,Mairghread Scott,Denny O'Neil)(2018) - #3
DC Holiday Nightmares (By: Tom King,Phil Hester,Sam Humphries,Paul Dini,Collin Kelly,Cecil Castellucci,Mairghread Scott,Mark Russell,Tom Taylor)(2019) - #4
Catwoman (By: Chuck Dixon,Tom King,Liam Sharp,Ed Brubaker,Ann Nocenti,Jeff Parker,Paul Dini,Will Pfeifer,Mindy Newell,Ram V.)(2020) - #5
Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant (By: G. Willow Wilson,Wes Craig,Stephanie Phillips,Danny DeVito)(2021) - #6
Milestones In History (By: Tananarive Due,Steven Barnes,Alice Randall,Patrick J. Charles)(2022) - #7
DC's Saved by the Belle Reve (By: Peter J. Tomasi,Brenden Fletcher,Becky Cloonan,Dan Watters)(2022) - #8
DC's Grifter Got Run Over by a Reindeer (By: Cavan Scott,Scott Bryan Wilson,Michael Conrad,Max Bemis)(2022) - #9
DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun#1(2023) - #10
Because You Love to Hate Me(2017) - #11
Hope Wins(2022)
- #1
The Prince and the Troll (By: Rainbow Rowell)(2020) - #2
Hazel and Gray (By: Nic Stone)(2020) - #3
The Wickeds (By: Gayle Forman)(2020) - #4
The Cleaners (By: Ken Liu)(2020) - #5
The Princess Game(2020)
- #1
Coven(2025)
- #1
Young World(2026) - #2
Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales(2021)
- #1
The School for Good and Evil(2013) - #2
A World Without Princes(2014) - #3
The Last Ever After(2015) - #4
The Ever Never Handbook(2016) - #5
Quests for Glory(2017) - #6
A Crystal of Time(2019) - #7
One True King(2021) - #8
Rise of the School for Good and Evil(2022) - #9
Fall of the School for Good and Evil(2023)
About Soman Chainani
Soman Chainani is a celebrated author and filmmaker whose works have captivated readers and audiences worldwide. His debut novel, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, burst onto the New York Times Bestseller List, has been translated into 26 languages, and is being adapted into a major motion picture by Universal Studios. The sequels, A WORLD WITHOUT PRINCES and THE LAST EVER AFTER, also debuted on the list, with the series combined holding a record 33 weeks on the print and extended NYT lists. As a writer and director, Chainani's films have earned over 150 festival screenings, winning more than 30 awards, and his writing has received accolades from Big Bear Lake, New Draft, the CAPE Foundation, and the Sun Valley Writer’s Fellowship, among others.
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