What Is The Reading Order For The I Wish You All The Best Book?

Serious answer: it's one book. Joke answer: the correct order is to read it while drinking hot chocolate, preferably under a soft blanket. But really, the simplicity is a feature. In a market flooded with series that sometimes lose the plot, here's a story that knows exactly what it is and doesn't stretch beyond its means. The order is linear, simple, and immensely satisfying. Trust the process.

Hmm. I haven't actually read it myself, but I see it recommended everywhere in the contemporary YA spaces. Is it really that good? The cover is beautiful. Maybe I'll check my library's app later. What's the general vibe—more sad, or more hopeful?

I still get a little giddy when I think about the point right after 'The Last Wish'—it feels like stepping off a ledge into Geralt's wider world. If you're following the story smoothly, the most natural next book is 'Sword of Destiny'. It continues with short stories that directly set up Ciri's role and the emotional threads the saga will pull on, so I always tell friends to read it right away. The shorts in 'Sword of Destiny' add a lot of context for the relationships and politics that explode in the novels, and they're stitched to the saga in ways that make later scenes hit harder. After 'Sword of Destiny', move into the novels in publication order: 'Blood of Elves', 'Time of Contempt', 'Baptism of Fire', 'The Tower of Swallows', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. That flow keeps character development and plot reveals paced the way Sapkowski intended. One thing people debate is 'Season of Storms'—it was published much later but is mostly set around the short story era. My preference is to read it after the main saga, because even though it fits chronologically near the beginning, reading it later gives it extra bittersweet resonance and doesn't risk disrupting the arc momentum. If you're the type who loves chronology over publication order, you can slot 'Season of Storms' between the short stories, but for first-time readers I recommend the short-then-saga route: 'The Last Wish' → 'Sword of Destiny' → the five novels, then 'Season of Storms' as a little epilogue detour. Also, try different translations if you can—some lines hit differently depending on the translator, and that can make the whole experience richer.

I get super excited talking about watch orders, especially for something like 'Wish Me Luck' that can feel cozy or messy depending on how you approach it. Personally I prefer release order — watch Season 1 straight through, then any OVAs or specials that were released alongside it, followed by Season 2 and any movies or epilogues. Release order preserves how the creators intended reveals and character development to land, and for me the openings and EDs feel like little timestamps of when I first fell for the series. I once sat through the entire first season on a rainy afternoon with tea and a blanket; following release order made the emotional beats hit in the same way they did for original viewers. If you want a slightly different vibe, you can treat OVAs/specials as optional side-stories: enjoy them after the season they belong to, or save them as treats between seasons. Also, if you're streaming, pick subtitles first if you want original nuance — dubs can be fun later. Either way, savor the pacing; it's a show that rewards leaning into its atmosphere.

Flip a coin. Heads, you read it normal. Tails, you read all the past chapters first. It's a book, not a sacred text. Experimentation can be fun. You might discover a personal preference for how you consume non-linear narratives.