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Alix E. Harrow Reading Order

6 series ยท 24 books ยท Born 1989

Alix E. Harrow is a prolific fantasy and science fiction writer who has published 22 books since 2015, working across multiple formats including standalone novels, short story collections, and interconnected series. Her work spans imaginative retellings through the Fractured Fables series, atmospheric storytelling in Into Shadow, and diverse standalone projects that showcase her range as a storyteller. Drawing on both speculative fiction and nonfiction perspectives, Harrow has established herself as a versatile voice in contemporary speculative literature.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2015โ€“2022)

Alix E. Harrow has edited three fantasy and science fiction anthologies published between 2015 and 2022, likely representing a complete collection. Read these anthologies in publication order, beginning with Shimmer Magazine 27, followed by Spark: A Creative Anthology, Volume VIII, and Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition, then Someone in Time. Each volume stands independently, making them suitable for readers interested in curated selections of speculative fiction from their respective publication periods.

Start with Shimmer Magazine 27 and read in order.

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Spark: A Creative Anthology, Volume VIII
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Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition
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Fractured Fables Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021โ€“2022)

The Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow consists of two fantasy novels published between 2021 and 2022. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Spindle Splintered followed by A Mirror Mended. The series appears to be complete.

Start with A Spindle Splintered and read in order.

Start this series with A Spindle Splintered

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Into Shadow Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2022โ€“2022)

I cannot generate a reliable description for this series. The book list provided contains inconsistent authorship informationโ€”multiple entries are attributed to different well-known authors (Garth Nix, Lev Grossman, Tomi Adeyemi, and others) rather than to Alix E. Harrow, which creates significant uncertainty about the series composition and structure. To provide accurate information to readers, I would need verified details about which books actually belong to this series and their correct authors.

Start with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix), the first of 7 books in the Into Shadow series.

Start this series with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix)

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Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix)
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Persephone(By: Lev Grossman)
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The Candles Are Burning(By: Veronica G. Henry)
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The Garden(By: Tomi Adeyemi)
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The Six Deaths of the Saint
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Undercover(By: Tamsyn Muir)
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What the Dead Know(By: Nghi Vo)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016โ€“2025)

Alix E. Harrow's short stories and novellas collection spans six books published between 2016 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These fantasy and science fiction tales should be read in publication order, beginning with The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage and continuing through Patience and Not-Forsaken, A Witch's Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies, Do Not Look Back, My Lion, Mr. Death, and concluding with The Knight and the Butcherbird.

Start with The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage

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The Autobiography of a Traitor and a Half-Savage
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Cover of Patience and Not-Forsaken
Patience and Not-Forsaken
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Cover of A Witchโ€™s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies
A Witchโ€™s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies
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Do Not Look Back, My Lion
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The Knight and the Butcherbird

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2026โ€“2026)

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019โ€“2025)

Alix E. Harrow has written four standalone fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Though each book stands alone as its own complete story, they are best read in publication order beginning with The Ten Thousand Doors of January, followed by The Once and Future Witches, Starling House, and The Everlasting. This collection showcases the author's range across fantasy and speculative fiction genres.

Start with The Ten Thousand Doors of January, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Ten Thousand Doors of January

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The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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Cover of The Once and Future Witches
The Once and Future Witches
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alix E. Harrow written?
Alix E. Harrow has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
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.

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