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Dhonielle Clayton Reading Order

8 series · 23 books

Young Adult

Dhonielle Clayton crafts imaginative young adult fiction that spans multiple genres, from fantasy epics to contemporary narratives. As the chief operating officer of We Need Diverse Books, she champions inclusive storytelling while building an impressive catalog of 23 titles across various series and standalone works. Her prolific career since 2015 includes the acclaimed Belles series alongside collaborations, poetry collections, and anthology contributions that showcase her range and commitment to diverse voices in publishing.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2026)

Start with The Radical Element, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Radical Element

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The Radical Element
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3
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Black Enough
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Phoenix First Must Burn
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Vampires Never Get Old
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Faeries Never Lie
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Blackout Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Blackout and read in order.

Start this series with Blackout

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Marvellerverse Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Marvellers and read in order.

Start this series with The Marvellers

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The Marvellers
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Memory Thieves
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
Dear Life P.S You're A Mess
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Queens and read in order.

Start this series with Queens

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1
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The Rumor Game(With: Sona Charaipotra)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Belles Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2023)

Start with The Belles and read in order.

Start this series with The Belles

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2
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The Everlasting Rose
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Beauty Trials
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Mirror Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with Broken Wish(By: Julie C. Dao) and read in order.

Start this series with Broken Wish(By: Julie C. Dao)

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Broken Wish(By: Julie C. Dao)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Shattered Midnight
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Fractured Path(By: J.C. Cervantes)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tiny Pretty Things Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with Tiny Pretty Things and read in order.

Start this series with Tiny Pretty Things

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Tiny Pretty Things
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Shiny Broken Pieces
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dhonielle Clayton written?
Dhonielle Clayton has written 23 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Dhonielle Clayton series?
Here are the first books in Dhonielle Clayton's series: Anthologies: The Radical Element; Blackout: Blackout; Marvellerverse: The Marvellers; The Belles: The Belles; The Mirror: Broken Wish(By: Julie C. Dao).
What order should I read Dhonielle Clayton's books?
We recommend reading Dhonielle Clayton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Dhonielle Clayton still writing new books?
Yes, Dhonielle Clayton has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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