Yes. Especially from Book 11 onward. The crush catastrophe in Book 12 makes no sense without the setup from Books 5–10.
Since the first book exploded onto shelves in 2009, Rachel Renée Russell’s illustrated series has become a global phenomenon, selling over 45 million copies. It’s the sassy, sketch-filled sister series to Diary of a Wimpy Kid , but with its own unique flavor: more glitter, more frenemies, and a protagonist who turns everyday middle school humiliation into an art form. dork diaries all books 1-14