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Conform

The Conform series in reading order: 2 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2025 and 2026.

Book 1 in one line: Beneath by Ariel Sullivan is the kind of prequel that justifies its own existence. It does not coast on the promise of the series around it. It earns its story through Sasha — a protagonist built from loss, stubbornness, and…

Books reviewed2

Series average4.0★

Where to start

Book 1Beneath2026 · ★ 4.0

A Gut-Punch Dystopian Romance About Grief, Survival, and the Cost of Caring

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Start hereBeneath2026 · ★ 4.0

A Gut-Punch Dystopian Romance About Grief, Survival, and the Cost of Caring

LatestConform2025 · ★ 4.0

A Haunting Descent into Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery

Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Conform series?

Beneath, Conform.

Where should I start the Conform series?

Start with Beneath, first published in 2025.

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