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Julie C. Dao Reading Order

5 series · 11 books

Fantasy

Julie C. Dao crafts dark fantasy narratives steeped in East Asian mythology and folklore, earning recognition for her richly imagined world-building and complex character studies. Her debut novel Forest of a Thousand Lanterns reimagines the Evil Queen archetype through a Southeast Asian lens, establishing her signature style of morally gray protagonists navigating power and ambition. Across standalone novels, anthologies, and multiple series, Dao has built a diverse body of work that blends historical fantasy elements with contemporary themes of identity and belonging.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2023–2023)

Start this series with Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For

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#Title
1
Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Writing in Color
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rise of the Empress Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Forest of a Thousand Lanterns and read in order.

Start this series with Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

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#Title
1
Cover of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
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Song of the Crimson Flower
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Team Chu Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena and read in order.

Start this series with Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena

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1
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Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Team Chu and the Epic Hero Quest
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Team Chu and the Wild Ghost Chase
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Mirror Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with Broken Wish and read in order.

Start this series with Broken Wish

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1
2
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Shattered Midnight(By: Dhonielle Clayton)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Fractured Path(By: J.C. Cervantes)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Julie C. Dao written?
Julie C. Dao has written 11 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Julie C. Dao series?
Here are the first books in Julie C. Dao's series: Anthologies: Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For; Rise of the Empress: Forest of a Thousand Lanterns; Team Chu: Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena; The Mirror: Broken Wish.
What order should I read Julie C. Dao's books?
We recommend reading Julie C. Dao's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Julie C. Dao still writing new books?
Yes, Julie C. Dao has 1 ongoing series: Team Chu.

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