Salma answers “I have read The Giver and see that the...”

Jo asked this question about Messenger (The Giver, #3):

I have read The Giver and see that the next 3 books are "companions" to it but not sequels with the same characters. Do they need to be read in order? I have access to The Messenger now, but not to Gathering Blue.

Salma You can read the Messenger before Gathering blue, but read Son last. At least read the Summary of Gathering Blue first. Personally, i would read it in…moreYou can read the Messenger before Gathering blue, but read Son last. At least read the Summary of Gathering Blue first. Personally, i would read it in the order though. Because the main character from Gathering Blue is in The messenger(less)

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