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Souls of the Road
Souls of the Road is Devon Monk's paranormal road-fantasy series about curses, ghosts, gods, fae folk, Route 66 atmosphere, and lovers bound to the road.
Author: Devon Monk | Last checked: August 25, 2026.
Books in the series
| Book | Type | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wayward Souls | Main book | Book one; start here. |
| Wayward Moon | Main book | Book two. |
| Oak and Ink | Novella | Side entry; read after Wayward Moon if reading everything. |
| Wayward Sky | Main book | Book three. |
| Wayward Devils | Main book | Book four. |
| Wayward Gods | Main book | Book five. |
| Wayward Vows | Upcoming main book | Book six; listed by Devon Monk as coming in 2026. |
Reading path
Start with Wayward Souls, then read in series order. Devon Monk's official book list includes the main sequence through Wayward Vows, while GraphicAudio currently highlights the dramatized route for the first three main books. Keep Oak and Ink as novella-length companion material rather than a replacement for the main books.
Reader fit
Choose it if you want paranormal fantasy with ghosts, gods, fae, curses, and a road-story structure rather than court politics.
What readers tend to notice
The series stands apart from the site's fae-court and dragon-school pages because its fantasy engine is travel: highways, strange bargains, supernatural passengers, curses, ghosts, and mythic trouble that appears along the road. It is a useful recommendation when a reader wants paranormal atmosphere but is tired of castles and academies.
Romance readers should know that this is not built like a single-couple romantasy binge. The appeal is the road-fantasy structure and Devon Monk's paranormal voice, with romantic elements supporting the journey rather than replacing it.
Before you start
This is romantasy-adjacent rather than a romance-first fantasy series. The hook is supernatural journey, curse-breaking, and road folklore.
Best reader match
Best for paranormal, folklore, GraphicAudio, and road-story browsing, especially for readers who already like Devon Monk's magical-world voice.
Choose this over...
Choose Souls of the Road over Ordinary Magic when you want journey fantasy instead of small-town magic; choose Silver when you want werewolf society instead of road folklore.
Quick decision guide
| Reader question | Best answer |
|---|---|
| Choose it if | You want paranormal road fantasy with romantic elements. |
| Skip it if | You want a central fae-court romance. |
| Best mood | Route 66, ghosts, curses, gods, and dangerous bargains. |
| Best next click | Ordinary Magic. |
Audiobook format
| Format | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| GraphicAudio dramatized adaptation | GraphicAudio lists Wayward Souls, Wayward Moon, and Wayward Sky. | Listeners who want full-cast paranormal road fantasy. |
| Standard audiobook | Check current retailer listings for later entries. | Listeners continuing beyond the dramatized titles. |
Where to buy or listen
Check current editions for Souls of the Road. Availability, narration, price, and retailer listings can change by country.
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Reader FAQ
Where should I start Souls of the Road?
Start with Wayward Souls.
Is Oak and Ink required?
It is a novella-length side entry, so completionists can place it between Wayward Moon and Wayward Sky.
What is the latest listed Souls of the Road book?
Devon Monk's official book list includes Wayward Vows as book six, marked as coming in 2026 as of this page's last check.
Is this romance-first?
No. It is better treated as paranormal fantasy with romantic elements.
What to read next
Try Ordinary Magic, Silver, or GraphicAudio Romantasy.