Bonnie G. answers “Do I have to read the first book of this...”

meadow asked this question about The Candy House:

Do I have to read the first book of this series in order to read The Candy House? Thanks!

Bonnie G. No. I read (and loved) both. While there are shared characters, and fun easter eggs for those who read the first book, this absolutely works as a stan…moreNo. I read (and loved) both. While there are shared characters, and fun easter eggs for those who read the first book, this absolutely works as a standalone. Nothing we know about these characters from reading Goon Squad changes the way we see the events of this book. (less)

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