Claudia Gray Reading Order
15 series · 143 books · Born 1970-06-12
Claudia Gray is a prolific author known for blending romance with fantasy and science fiction in young adult narratives that span multiple interconnected worlds. Her breakout Evernight series established her talent for atmospheric storytelling, while subsequent works like Firebird and the House of El trilogy demonstrate her versatility across paranormal romance, space opera, and superhero mythology. Gray has also expanded her reach beyond original fiction through acclaimed Star Wars novels, building a career that encompasses over a century of published books and counting.
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Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2008–2018)
Claudia Gray contributed to four anthology collections published between 2008 and 2017, each offering a distinct selection of stories across fantasy, romance, and young adult genres. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite and continuing through the final entry. The anthologies span various themes and literary styles, with each volume standing as a compiled work rather than a continuing narrative.
Start with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite
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Defy The Stars Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Defy the Stars is a completed young adult fantasy romance trilogy by Claudia Gray, consisting of three books published between 2017 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Defy the Stars, followed by Defy the Worlds, and concluding with Defy the Fates. This interconnected narrative arc is best experienced sequentially to follow the developing storylines and character relationships throughout.
Start with Defy the Stars and read in order.
Start this series with Defy the Stars
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Evernight Series
Complete5 books (2008–2012)
The Evernight series comprises five complete fantasy romance novels for young adults, published between 2008 and 2012. Readers should begin with Evernight and follow the publication order through Stargazer, Hourglass, Afterlife, and Balthazar to experience the story as intended. The series blends supernatural elements with romantic tension across its arc.
Start with Evernight, the first of 5 books in the Evernight series.
Start this series with Evernight
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Firebird Series
Complete3 books (2014–2016)
Claudia Gray's Firebird trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy romance series consisting of three books published between 2014 and 2016. Read the series in publication order, beginning with A Thousand Pieces of You, followed by Ten Thousand Skies Above You, and concluding with A Million Worlds with You. The interconnected narrative spans the full trilogy and builds upon events from each preceding book.
Start with A Thousand Pieces of You and read in order.
Start this series with A Thousand Pieces of You
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House of El Trilogy Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Claudia Gray's House of El trilogy consists of two fantasy romance novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Shadow Threat followed by The Enemy Delusion. While the trilogy designation suggests future books may be planned, the series appears to be complete as currently published.
Start with The Shadow Threat and read in order.
Start this series with The Shadow Threat
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Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens Series
Complete12 books (2015–2017)
Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a complete 11-book series published between 2015 and 2016, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Claudia Gray. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Droid Factory and concluding with Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. The collection spans various formats including novels, comics, and reference guides that collectively build toward the events of The Force Awakens film.
Start with Droid Factory(By: Daniel Wallace), the first of 11 books in the Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens series.
Start this series with Droid Factory(By: Daniel Wallace)
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Journey To Star Wars: The Last Jedi Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Series
Ongoing5 books (2022–2026)
Claudia Gray's Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney series comprises five books published between 2022 and 2026, with the final installment forthcoming. This ongoing fantasy-romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Murder of Mr. Wickham and continuing through The Late Mrs. Willoughby, The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, The Rushworth Family Plot, and concluding with The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield. The series blends mystery and romance across its interconnected volumes.
Start with The Murder of Mr. Wickham, the first of 5 books in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney series.
Start this series with The Murder of Mr. Wickham
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Spellcaster Series
Complete4 books (2013–2015)
Claudia Gray's Spellcaster series comprises four complete young adult fantasy romance novels published between 2013 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Spellcaster and continuing through The First Midnight Spell, Steadfast, and Sorceress. This finished series blends magical elements with romantic storylines across its four installments.
Start with Spellcaster, the first of 4 books in the Spellcaster series.
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2011–2023)
Claudia Gray's two standalone fantasy novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Fateful from 2011 and continuing to The Haunted Mansion: Storm & Shade in 2023. Each novel stands alone with its own characters and story, though both blend romance and fantasy elements typical of Gray's young adult work. With over a decade between releases, this pair appears to represent separate creative projects rather than an interconnected series.
Start with Fateful and read in order.
Start this series with Fateful
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Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels Series
Ongoing23 books (2014–2027)
This is a collection of 20 Star Wars standalone novels by various authors published between 2014 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. While each book can be read independently, they are best experienced in publication order to follow the broader narrative threads connecting the Star Wars timeline. The series includes works by Claudia Gray alongside contributions from James Luceno, Christie Golden, Kevin Hearne, Paul S. Kemp, Delilah S. Dawson, Daniel Jose Older, Cavan Scott, Rebecca Roanhorse, Sarah Kuhn, Mike Chen, and Adam Christopher, among others. Start with A New Dawn and proceed through the list in the order presented to experience the intended progression of these interconnected stories.
Start with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller), the first of 20 books in the Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels series.
Start this series with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller)
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Star Wars: Leia, Princess Of Alderaan Manga Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2027)
This two-volume manga series follows the young Princess Leia of Alderaan, based on Claudia Gray's original Star Wars novel adapted for sequential art format. Published between 2020 and 2022, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1. The manga combines fantasy and young adult elements as it explores Leia's early life and development as a leader in the Star Wars universe.
Start with Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1 and read in order.
Start this series with Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1
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Star Wars: Lost Stars Series
Complete3 books (2018–2019)
The Lost Stars trilogy by Claudia Gray is a complete young adult fantasy romance series consisting of three volumes published between 2018 and 2019. Readers should follow the books in their publication order, beginning with Lost Stars, Vol. 1 and continuing through the subsequent installments. This series blends elements of fantasy and romance across its three-book arc.
Start with Lost Stars, Vol. 1 and read in order.
Start this series with Lost Stars, Vol. 1
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Star Wars: The High Republic Series
Ongoing60 books (2021–2026)
The High Republic is an expansive Star Wars series comprising 51 books by multiple authors, published from 2021 through 2025 and still ongoing. This collection spans novels, graphic novels, and other formats exploring the Jedi Order during a golden age of the galaxy. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the interconnected stories as intended, beginning with Claudia Gray's Into the Dark.
Start with Into the Dark, the first of 51 books in the Star Wars: The High Republic series.
Start this series with Into the Dark
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The X-Files Series
Ongoing12 books (1994–2024)
The X-Files is a twelve-book series by multiple authors spanning from 1994 to 2024, with new installments still being released. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Goblins by Charles L. Grant and continuing through works by Kevin J. Anderson, Elizabeth Hand, Ben Mezrich, Max Allan Collins, and various anthology contributors. This ongoing series combines contributions from numerous fantasy and romance writers who have expanded the universe across the collection's three-decade publication history.
Start with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant), the first of 12 books in the The X-Files series.
Start this series with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Claudia Gray written?
- Claudia Gray has written 143 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Claudia Gray series?
- Here are the first books in Claudia Gray's series: Anthologies: Immortal: Love Stories With Bite; Defy The Stars: Defy the Stars; Evernight: Evernight; Firebird: A Thousand Pieces of You; House of El Trilogy: The Shadow Threat.
- What order should I read Claudia Gray's books?
- We recommend reading Claudia Gray's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Claudia Gray still writing new books?
- Yes, Claudia Gray has 4 ongoing series: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels, Star Wars: The High Republic, The X-Files.