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Danielle Paige Reading Order

9 series · 26 books

Action & AdventureFantasyYoung Adult

Danielle Paige crafts darkly imaginative young adult fantasy that twists familiar stories into thrilling new narratives. Best known for her Dorothy Must Die series, which reimagines The Wizard of Oz as a sinister tale of rebellion and magic gone wrong, Paige blends action-packed plotting with complex characters and high-stakes world-building. Her prolific output across multiple series and graphic novel adaptations demonstrates her versatility in the fantasy genre and appeal to readers seeking fresh takes on beloved classics.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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1
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dorothy Must Die Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with Dorothy Must Die, the first of 4 books in the Dorothy Must Die series.

Start this series with Dorothy Must Die

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#Title
1
Cover of Dorothy Must Die
Dorothy Must Die
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Wicked Will Rise
The Wicked Will Rise
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Yellow Brick War
Yellow Brick War
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The End of Oz
The End of Oz
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dorothy Must Die Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 1 and read in order.

Start this series with Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 1

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#Title
1
Cover of Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 1
Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 1
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 2
Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 2
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 3
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dorothy Must Die Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

9 books (2013–2017)

Start with No Place Like Oz, the first of 9 books in the Dorothy Must Die Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with No Place Like Oz

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#Title
1
No Place Like Oz
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Witch Must Burn
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Heart of Tin
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Straw King
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Wizard Returns
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Order of the Wicked
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Ruler of Beasts
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Dark Side of the Rainbow
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Queen of Oz
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Mera: Tidebreaker
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1

Stealing Snow Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2016)

Start with Before the Snow and read in order.

Start this series with Before the Snow

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#Title
1
Before the Snow
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Queen Rising
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Stealing Snow
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Ravens Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Ravens and read in order.

Start this series with The Ravens

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1
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2
The Monarchs
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wish of the Wicked Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Wish of the Wicked and read in order.

Start this series with Wish of the Wicked

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#Title
1
Wish of the Wicked
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Spell of the Sinister: A Fairy Godmother Novel
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Danielle Paige written?
Danielle Paige has written 26 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Danielle Paige series?
Here are the first books in Danielle Paige's series: Dorothy Must Die: Dorothy Must Die; Dorothy Must Die Collections: Dorothy Must Die: Stories, Vol. 1; Dorothy Must Die Short Stories/Novellas: No Place Like Oz; Stealing Snow: Before the Snow; The Ravens: The Ravens.
What order should I read Danielle Paige's books?
We recommend reading Danielle Paige's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Danielle Paige still writing new books?
Yes, Danielle Paige has 1 ongoing series: Wish of the Wicked.

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