Courtney asked this question about
The Candy House:
Is this a direct sequel to A Visit From the Goon Squad, or can it be read as a standalone?
Victoria Spitz
It’s definitely a sequel. You could probably read it on its own, but the characters and their backstories are spread out across both novels!
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