Alix E. Harrow Reading Order
5 series · 22 books · Born 1989
Alix E. Harrow is an acclaimed American author known for her imaginative contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres. With a diverse portfolio that includes 22 books across five series, such as Fractured Fables and Into Shadow, as well as standalone novels and anthologies, she captivates readers with her unique storytelling style. Active from 2015 to 2025, Harrow's work continues to resonate, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2015–2022)
Start with Shimmer Magazine 27 and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shimmer Magazine 27 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Someone in Time 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Fractured Fables Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Start with A Spindle Splintered and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Spindle Splintered 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Mirror Mended 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Into Shadow Series
Likely Complete7 books (2022–2022)
Start with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix), the first of 7 books in the Into Shadow series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Persephone(By: Lev Grossman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Candles Are Burning(By: Veronica G. Henry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Garden(By: Tomi Adeyemi) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Six Deaths of the Saint 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Undercover(By: Tamsyn Muir) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | What the Dead Know(By: Nghi Vo) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing6 books (2016–2025)
Start with The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Patience and Not-Forsaken 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Do Not Look Back, My Lion 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Mr. Death 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Knight and the Butcherbird 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2019–2025)
Start with The Ten Thousand Doors of January, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ten Thousand Doors of January 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Once and Future Witches 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Starling House 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Everlasting 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alix E. Harrow written?
- Alix E. Harrow has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Alix E. Harrow series?
- Here are the first books in Alix E. Harrow's series: Anthologies: Shimmer Magazine 27; Fractured Fables: A Spindle Splintered; Into Shadow: Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix); Short Stories/Novellas: The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage.
- What order should I read Alix E. Harrow's books?
- We recommend reading Alix E. Harrow's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alix E. Harrow still writing new books?
- Yes, Alix E. Harrow has 2 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

