I'm recommending that you get this series for your own personal library and make sure you read them in order for otherwise you'll be confused with the complete picture that the author is portraying to you!!! Although each book can be read as a standalone book, it's just better to read them in order for you to get everything right in your mind! This is one of the best series that I have had the pleasure and privilege to be able to read and I would really recommend that you get it for yourself and then you will find yourself curled up in your favorite chair reading about this amazing place and wishing that you were there too!!!