
Helen Scheuerer Reading Order
10 series · 40 books
Helen Scheuerer is a prolific fantasy author who has published nearly forty books across multiple interconnected series since 2014, including the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet and the expansive Legend Origins universe. Her work is distinguished by morally complex protagonists and high-stakes adventure narratives that blend epic worldbuilding with intimate character development. Based in New Zealand, Scheuerer has been a full-time writer since 2018 and continues to expand her fantasy worlds through both standalone novels and collaborative anthology projects.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Helen Scheuerer's Kindling series consists of two complete fantasy anthologies published in 2014 and 2015. These standalone collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Kindling followed by Kindling II. Each volume gathers fantasy stories that can be enjoyed independently while building a cohesive anthology experience across the pair.
Start with Kindling and read in order.
Start this series with Kindling
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kindling |
| 2 | Kindling II |
Curse of the Cyren Queen Series
Likely Complete4 books (2021–2022)
The Curse of the Cyren Queen is a four-book fantasy series by Helen Scheuerer published between 2021 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Lair of Bones, followed by With Dagger and Song, The Fabric of Chaos, and To Wield a Crown. The series appears to be complete as of its final release.
Start with A Lair of Bones, the first of 4 books in the Curse of the Cyren Queen series.
Start this series with A Lair of Bones
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Lair of Bones |
| 2 | With Dagger and Song |
| 3 | The Fabric of Chaos |
| 4 | To Wield a Crown |
Cyren Queen Origins Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2021)
The Cyren Queen Origins trilogy by Helen Scheuerer consists of three fantasy novels published between 2020 and 2021. The series, which appears to be complete, should be read in publication order beginning with A Song in the Deep, followed by The Law of the Lair and concluding with The Tides of War.
Start with A Song in the Deep and read in order.
Start this series with A Song in the Deep
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Song in the Deep |
| 2 | The Law of the Lair |
| 3 | The Tides of War |
Legend Origins Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Alchemist's Vow |
Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers Series
Likely Complete5 books (2023–2023)
The Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers series is a five-book dark fantasy collection published in 2023, featuring standalone romantic adventures between human heroines and powerful supernatural beings. Each book pairs a different author or co-author team with its own monster love interest, from frost kings to vampire conquerors, allowing readers to explore the series in publication order or as independent entries. The complete series concludes with Slaying the Vampire Conqueror and should be read starting with Slaying the Frost King for the intended reading experience.
Start with Slaying the Frost King(By: Candace Robinson,Elle Beaumont), the first of 5 books in the Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers series.
Start this series with Slaying the Frost King(By: Candace Robinson,Elle Beaumont)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slaying the Frost King(By: Candace Robinson,Elle Beaumont) |
| 2 | Slaying the Naga King(By: Jessica M. Butler) |
| 3 | Slaying the Shadow Prince |
| 4 | Slaying the Shifter Prince(By: Clare Sager) |
| 5 | Slaying the Vampire Conqueror(By: Carissa Broadbent) |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete2 books (2016–2022)
Helen Scheuerer's two-book non-fiction series explores publishing and writing strategy for authors. Traditional vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right For You? launched the series in 2016, followed by How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors in 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, with the first book providing foundational publishing knowledge before moving to the second book's focus on series writing techniques.
Start with Traditional vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right For You? and read in order.
Start this series with Traditional vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right For You?
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Traditional vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right For You? |
| 2 | How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors |
The Ashes of Thezmarr Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2025)
The Ashes of Thezmarr is an ongoing fantasy series by Helen Scheuerer with three books published in 2025. Reading these books in publication order—beginning with Iron & Embers, followed by Silver & Smoke, and concluding with Thorns & Fire—provides the intended narrative experience. The series continues to expand, with future installments planned.
Start with Iron & Embers and read in order.
Start this series with Iron & Embers
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iron & Embers |
| 2 | Silver & Smoke |
| 3 | Thorns & Fire |
The Bookbinder’s Bargain Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kiss of the Black Flame |
The Legends of Thezmarr Series
Ongoing6 books (2023–2024)
The Legends of Thezmarr is an ongoing fantasy series by Helen Scheuerer comprising six books published between 2023 and 2024. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Blood & Steel, which is the series entry point. The sequence includes two bonus scenes interspersed among the main installments: Bloodwoods Bonus Scene after the first book and Vows & Ruin Bonus Scene before Vows & Ruins, followed by Fate & Furies and Shadow & Storms.
Start with Blood & Steel, the first of 6 books in the The Legends of Thezmarr series.
Start this series with Blood & Steel
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood & Steel |
| 2 | Bloodwoods Bonus Scene |
| 3 | Vows & Ruin Bonus Scene |
| 4 | Vows & Ruins |
| 5 | Fate & Furies |
| 6 | Shadow & Storms |
The Oremere Chronicles Series
Complete13 books (2017–2020)
The Oremere Chronicles is a 13-book fantasy series by Helen Scheuerer published between 2017 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Break and concluding with Dawn of Mist. This epic fantasy saga spans multiple interconnected narratives across the Oremere world, with each installment building on the events and characters established in previous books.
Start with Break, the first of 13 books in the The Oremere Chronicles series.
Start this series with Break
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Break |
| 2 | Felder's Bay |
| 3 | Heart of Mist |
| 4 | Northern Waters |
| 5 | The Gift |
| 6 | Reign of Mist |
| 7 | The King's Tournament |
| 8 | Viper's Kiss |
| 9 | Willowdale |
| 10 | The Valian Heir |
| 11 | The Valian Way |
| 12 | War of Mist |
| 13 | Dawn of Mist |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Helen Scheuerer written?
- Helen Scheuerer has written 40 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Helen Scheuerer series?
- Here are the first books in Helen Scheuerer's series: Anthologies: Kindling; Curse of the Cyren Queen: A Lair of Bones; Cyren Queen Origins: A Song in the Deep; Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers: Slaying the Frost King(By: Candace Robinson,Elle Beaumont); Non-Fiction: Traditional vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right For You?.
- What order should I read Helen Scheuerer's books?
- We recommend reading Helen Scheuerer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Helen Scheuerer still writing new books?
- Yes, Helen Scheuerer has 2 ongoing series: The Ashes of Thezmarr, The Legends of Thezmarr.

