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Jennifer L. Armentrout

Jennifer L. Armentrout Reading Order

20 series Β· 100 books

Jennifer L. Armentrout is a prolific fantasy author who has built a devoted fanbase across multiple interconnected series, most notably her expansive Blood and Ash universe. Known for immersive world-building and complex romantic elements woven throughout her narratives, she has published over 80 books spanning 19 different series since 2011. Her work appeals to young adult readers seeking epic fantasy adventures with emotional depth and high-stakes plots.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

8 books (2013–2025)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Anthologies series consists of six collections published between 2013 and 2025, with new entries continuing to release. These fantasy and young adult anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Between the Covers. The series includes themed collections such as Fifty First Times, Life Inside My Mind, and Meet Cute, along with special bundles and seasonal installments like Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day.

Start with Between the Covers, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Between the Covers

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1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Twenty-Two
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The Love Archives: Vol. One
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Crowns and Courtships
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Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day

Arum Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

Awakening Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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Fall of Ruin and Wrath

Blood and Ash Series

Ongoing

7 books (2020–2025)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Blood and Ash is a seven-book fantasy series that began in 2020 and remains ongoing, with the most recent installment arriving in 2025. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with From Blood and Ash and continuing through A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, The Crown of Gilded Bones, Cupcakes and Kisses, The War of Two Queens, A Soul of Ash and Blood, and The Primal of Blood and Bone. This young adult fantasy series is best experienced sequentially to follow the interconnected narrative threads across all seven volumes.

Start with A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the first of 7 books in the Blood and Ash series.

Start this series with A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
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The Crown of Gilded Bones
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The War of Two Queens
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A Soul of Ash and Blood
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The Primal of Blood and Bone

Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] Series

Ongoing

11 books (2024–2026)

The Blood and Ash Dramatized Adaptation series presents Jennifer L. Armentrout's fantasy epic in audioplay format, with 11 entries currently being released between 2024 and 2026. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 1, as the dramatized adaptations follow the original novels' narrative sequence. Many of the books are divided into two parts, offering an immersive listening experience for fans of young adult fantasy.

Start with A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation], the first of 11 books in the Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] series.

Start this series with A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]

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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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From Blood and Ash Part 2 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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From Blood and AshPart 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 2 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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A Soul of Ash and Blood Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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The Crown of Gilded Bones Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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The Crown of Gilded Bones Part 2 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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The War of Two Queens Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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The War of Two Queens Part 2 [Dramatized Adaptation]
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A Soul of Ash and Blood Part 2[Dramatized Adaptation]
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The Primal of Blood and Bone Part 1[Dramatized Adaptation]

Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Companion Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2024)

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The Red Pearl
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Visions of Flesh and Blood

Covenant Series

Complete

8 books (2011–2015)

The Covenant series by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a complete fantasy series consisting of seven books published between 2011 and 2013. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Daimon and continuing through Half-Blood, Deity, Elixir, Pure, Apollyon, and Sentinel. This young adult fantasy series offers a continuous narrative that builds across all installments.

Start with Daimon, the first of 7 books in the Covenant series.

Flesh and Fire Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021–2025)

The Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer L. Armentrout comprises five fantasy novels published between 2021 and 2025, with the final entry released recently. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Shadow in the Ember and continuing through A Light in the Flame, A Fire in the Flesh, Born of Blood and Ash, and concluding with A Crown of Ruin. The books are designed for young adult readers who enjoy epic fantasy narratives.

Start with A Shadow in the Ember, the first of 5 books in the Flesh and Fire series.

Start this series with A Shadow in the Ember

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A Shadow in the Ember
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A Light in the Flame
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Born of Blood and Ash
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Frigid Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2013–2023)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Frigid series comprises three fantasy novels published between 2013 and 2023, beginning with Frigid and continuing through Scorched and Frost and Fire. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the narrative as intended. This young adult fantasy series delivers interconnected stories that build upon one another across its three installments.

Start with Frigid and read in order.

Gamble Brothers Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

The Gamble Brothers series by Jennifer L. Armentrout consists of three complete fantasy-romance novels published between 2012 and 2014. Each book follows a different brother and should be read in publication order: Tempting the Best Man, Tempting the Player, and Tempting the Bodyguard. This young adult series is ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with interconnected narratives across multiple installments.

Start with Tempting the Best Man and read in order.

Start this series with Tempting the Best Man

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Tempting the Best Man
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Tempting the Bodyguard

Lux Series

Complete

9 books (2012–2016)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Lux series comprises eight fantasy novels published between 2012 and 2015, concluding as a completed work. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Obsidian and progressing through Onyx, Opal, Shadows, Origin, Opposition, The Wedding, and concluding with Oblivion and Oblivion II. This young adult fantasy saga follows a cohesive narrative arc that unfolds sequentially across the full collection.

Start with Obsidian, the first of 8 books in the Lux series.

Nephilim Rising Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

Origin Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Origin trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2018 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Darkest Star, followed by The Burning Shadow, and concluding with The Brightest Night. This interconnected narrative unfolds across all three installments and is best experienced sequentially.

Start with The Darkest Star and read in order.

Start this series with The Darkest Star

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2017)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's collection of eight standalone novels spans from 2012 to 2017 and should be read in publication order beginning with Cursed. The series includes works published under both her own name and the pseudonym J. Lynn, encompassing fantasy and young adult genres. Though each book stands alone as a complete story, reading them in the order they were released provides the best experience of the author's evolving work across this five-year period. The series is now complete with all eight titles available.

Start with Cursed, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Treble Damages(As: J. Lynn)
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Life's Not a Beach(As: J. Lynn)
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The Problem with Forever
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If There's No Tomorrow
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The Dark Elements Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2015)

The Dark Elements is a four-book young adult fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armentrout published between 2013 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bitter Sweet Love and concluding with Every Last Breath. All four books follow a continuous narrative arc and are essential to the full story.

Start with Bitter Sweet Love, the first of 4 books in the The Dark Elements series.

Start this series with Bitter Sweet Love

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The Harbinger Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

The Harbinger is a completed young adult fantasy trilogy by Jennifer L. Armentrout, consisting of Storm and Fury, Rage and Ruin, and Grace and Glory, published between 2019 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, as each book builds directly on the events of the previous installment. With three books total, this series offers a complete story arc for readers seeking a finished fantasy narrative.

Start with Storm and Fury and read in order.

Titan Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Titan series comprises four fantasy novels for young adult readers published between 2015 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Return and continuing through The Power, The Struggle, and concluding with The Prophecy. This paranormal fantasy saga follows a tightly plotted narrative arc across its four installments, making sequential reading essential to understanding the overarching story.

Start with The Return, the first of 4 books in the Titan series.

Wait for You Series

Complete

9 books (2013–2016)

The Wait for You series by Jennifer L. Armentrout consists of nine interconnected young adult romance novels published between 2013 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Trust in Me and concluding with Fire in You. Each book builds on the relationships and storylines established in previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc across all nine installments.

Start with Trust in Me, the first of 9 books in the Wait for You series.

Wicked Trilogy Series

Ongoing

7 books (2014–2026)

Jennifer L. Armentrout's Wicked Trilogy is a fantasy young adult series comprising seven books published between 2014 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Wicked and continuing through Torn, Brave, The Prince, The King, The Queen, and The Summer King. This expanding saga blends fantasy elements with young adult themes across its growing collection of interconnected stories.

Start with Wicked, the first of 7 books in the Wicked Trilogy series.

de Vincent Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

This complete fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armentrout consists of three books published between 2018 and 2019. The de Vincent trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Moonlight Seduction, followed by Moonlight Sins, and concluding with Moonlight Scandals. Designed for young adult readers, this series is best experienced as a continuous narrative from start to finish.

Start with Moonlight Seduction and read in order.

Start this series with Moonlight Seduction

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jennifer L. Armentrout written?
Jennifer L. Armentrout has written 100 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jennifer L. Armentrout series?
Here are the first books in Jennifer L. Armentrout's series: Anthologies: Between the Covers; Blood and Ash: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire; Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation]: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Part 1 [Dramatized Adaptation]; Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Companion: The Red Pearl; Covenant: Daimon.
What order should I read Jennifer L. Armentrout's books?
We recommend reading Jennifer L. Armentrout's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jennifer L. Armentrout still writing new books?
Yes, Jennifer L. Armentrout has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Blood and Ash, Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation], Flesh and Fire, Wicked Trilogy.

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