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Caroline Kepnes

Q: What order should I read Caroline Kepnes's books in?

You: You, Hidden Bodies, You Love Me, For You and Only You.

Caroline Kepnes is an American writer, born on 10 November 1976 in Barnstable.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 4 books by Caroline Kepnes, mostly crime and horror, published by Atria/Emily Bestler Books, Random House, first published between 2014 and 2023. Our highest-rated is You Love Me (4.0/5).

Born 10 November 1976, BarnstableFrom United States

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Books reviewed4

Our average3.8★from 4 rated

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You Love Me2021 · ★ 4.0

GenresCrime 4 Horror 4 Mystery Thriller 4PublishersAtria/Emily Bestler Books Random House

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4 books · reading orderSeries page →

#1You2014 · ★ 4.0

#2Hidden Bodies2016 · ★ 4.0

#3You Love Me2021 · ★ 4.0

#4For You and Only You2023 · ★ 3.0

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read Caroline Kepnes's books in?

You: You, Hidden Bodies, You Love Me, For You and Only You.

Which Caroline Kepnes book should I start with?

Our pick is You Love Me, which we rated 4.0 out of 5.

How many Caroline Kepnes books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 4 books by Caroline Kepnes: For You and Only You, You Love Me, Hidden Bodies, You.

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