Annie Mac 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.

Annie Mac I read all of these helpful comments before deciding to wait for Gathering Blue to become available at the library--thanks to all. I'm glad I read the…moreI read all of these helpful comments before deciding to wait for Gathering Blue to become available at the library--thanks to all. I'm glad I read them in order--I think they tie together better than way. However, I do think each book is strong enough to stand on its own.(less)

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