Charlie N. Holmberg Reading Order

6 books (2016–2025)

This ongoing fantasy and speculative fiction anthology series by Charlie N. Holmberg contains three volumes published between 2021 and 2025. Each volume collects short stories across various speculative genres including fantasy, literary fiction, and adventure. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume and continuing through subsequent releases as they become available.

Start with Deep Magic - Winter 2020 and read in order.

2 books (2022–2022)

The Nerds of Happy Valley is a two-book fantasy series by Charlie N. Holmberg, consisting of Two-Damage My Heart and You're My IT, both published in 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order for the intended narrative experience.

Start with Two-Damage My Heart and read in order.

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1	Two-Damage My Heart 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	You're My IT 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

3 books (2019–2019)

The Numina Trilogy is a complete fantasy series by Charlie N. Holmberg consisting of three books published in 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Myths and Mortals, followed by Siege and Sacrifice, and concluding with Smoke & Summons. This action-driven fantasy trilogy blends literary storytelling with intricate world-building across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Myths and Mortals and read in order.

#	Title
1	Myths and Mortals 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Siege and Sacrifice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Smoke & Summons 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

2 books (2020–2021)

Charlie N. Holmberg's Spellbreaker duology consists of two fantasy novels published in 2020 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Spellbreaker followed by Spellmaker. The duology appears to be complete.

Start with Spellbreaker and read in order.

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1	Spellbreaker 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Spellmaker 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2015–2024)

Charlie N. Holmberg's collection of standalone novels spans nine years and currently includes eight independent fantasy and literary fiction works. Each book operates as its own complete story with distinct characters and settings, allowing readers to begin with any title, though reading them in publication order starting with Followed by Frost offers the most natural progression through the author's evolving style. The series remains ongoing, with new installments continuing to release through 2024. These self-contained narratives showcase Holmberg's range across fantasy, magical realism, and literary adventure without requiring familiarity with previous entries.

Start with Followed by Frost, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Followed by Frost 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Fifth Doll 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Veins of Gold 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Midsummer Night 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Will and the Wilds 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Hanging City 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Still the Sun 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2022)

Charlie N. Holmberg's Star Mother series comprises two fantasy novels published in 2021 and 2022. The duology appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Star Mother followed by Star Father. This series blends literary fantasy with action and adventure elements across its two installments.

Start with Star Mother and read in order.

#	Title
1	Star Mother 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Star Father 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2014–2018)

Charlie N. Holmberg's Paper Magician series comprises four fantasy novels published between 2014 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Glass Magician and concluding with The Plastic Magician. This action-driven fantasy saga explores a magic system centered on the manipulation of different materials, following characters as they navigate a world where artisans wield specialized magical powers.

Start with The Glass Magician, the first of 4 books in the The Paper Magician series.

#	Title
1	The Glass Magician 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Paper Magician 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Master Magician 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Plastic Magician 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2026)

The Shattered King is an ongoing fantasy series by Charlie N. Holmberg with two books published in 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Shattered King followed by The Half-Hearted Queen. More installments are expected to continue this fantasy adventure.

Start with The Shattered King and read in order.

5 books (2022–2026)

The Whimbrel House series by Charlie N. Holmberg is an ongoing fantasy sequence consisting of four books published between 2022 and 2025. Each installment should be read in publication order, beginning with Keeper of Enchanted Rooms and continuing through Heir of Uncertain Magic, Boy of Chaotic Making, and Wizard of Most Wicked Ways. The series blends fantasy with literary fiction and adventure elements across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Keeper of Enchanted Rooms, the first of 4 books in the Whimbrel House series.

#	Title
1	Keeper of Enchanted Rooms 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Heir of Uncertain Magic 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Boy of Chaotic Making 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wizard of Most Wicked Ways 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Lady of Uncanny Charms 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible