Juliet Marillier Reading Order

14 books (2006–2024)

Juliet Marillier has contributed to 11 different anthologies spanning from 2006 to 2024, with the series remaining active and ongoing. These collections range across fantasy and young adult speculative fiction, including themed volumes such as A Toy Christmas, Writing the Dream, and Once Upon an Enchanted Forest. Readers should approach these anthologies in publication order to follow Marillier's contributions chronologically, beginning with Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.

Start with Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Black-Winged Angels 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Year's Best Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Focus 2013: Highlights of Australian Short Fiction 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2013 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Toy Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Writing the Dream 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Aurum 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Of Gods and Globes 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Heart's Kiss Magazine, Issue 13, February-March 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Once Upon an Enchanted Forest 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Wonderland 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Relics, Wrecks and Ruins 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Of Gods and Globes III 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

The Blackthorn & Grim series is a complete fantasy trilogy by Juliet Marillier published between 2014 and 2016. Each book builds on the previous installment, so readers should follow the publication order beginning with Dreamer's Pool, followed by Tower of Thorns, and concluding with Den of Wolves. This young adult fantasy series blends mystery and magic across its three interconnected volumes.

Start with Dreamer's Pool and read in order.

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1	Dreamer's Pool 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tower of Thorns 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Den of Wolves 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2002–2003)

This complete fantasy duology by Juliet Marillier spans 2002 to 2003 and follows Norse-inspired tales set in the Light Isles. Both Foxmask and Wolfskin should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected stories. The series concludes after two books and is written for young adult and fantasy audiences.

Start with Foxmask and read in order.

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1	Foxmask 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wolfskin 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	Prickle Moon 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

5 books (2016–2021)

The Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction is a five-book series edited by Juliet Marillier that spans from 2016 to 2021. Each volume features speculative fiction stories within the fantasy and young adult genres. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Strangers Among Us and continuing through The Sum Of Us, Where the Stars Rise, Shades Within Us, and Seasons Between Us.

Start with Strangers Among Us, the first of 5 books in the Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction series.

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1	Strangers Among Us 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sum Of Us 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Where the Stars Rise 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shades Within Us 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Seasons Between Us 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1999–2012)

The Sevenwaters series comprises seven complete fantasy novels published between 1999 and 2012, blending historical fiction with magical elements across a richly developed world. Each book can function as a standalone entry, though they are best enjoyed in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected narratives and character development that spans generations. The series follows various protagonists whose fates are intertwined with the mysterious Sevenwaters estate and its supernatural legacy. Juliet Marillier's work combines Irish-inspired folklore with intricate storytelling, making this sequence ideal for readers seeking fantasy with depth and historical atmosphere.

Start with Daughter of the Forest, the first of 7 books in the Sevenwaters series.

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1	Daughter of the Forest 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Son of the Shadows 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Child of the Prophecy 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Heir to Sevenwaters 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Seer of Sevenwaters 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Twixt Firelight and Water 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Flame of Sevenwaters 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2014)

Juliet Marillier's Shadowfell trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy series comprising three books published between 2012 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shadowfell, followed by Raven Flight, and concluding with The Caller. This interconnected fantasy adventure is best experienced as a continuous narrative from start to finish.

Start with Shadowfell and read in order.

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1	Shadowfell 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Raven Flight 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Caller 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

3 books (2004–2007)

The Bridei Chronicles is a complete fantasy series by Juliet Marillier consisting of three books published between 2004 and 2007. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dark Mirror, followed by Blade of Fortriu, and concluding with The Well of Shades. This young adult fantasy series is best experienced sequentially to follow the narrative arc across all three installments.

Start with The Dark Mirror and read in order.

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1	The Dark Mirror 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blade Of Fortriu 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Well of Shades 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2021)

Juliet Marillier's Warrior Bards trilogy comprises three fantasy novels published between 2019 and 2021, appearing to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Harp of Kings, followed by A Dance with Fate, and concluding with A Song of Flight. These young adult fantasy books are best experienced sequentially to follow the interconnected narrative threads across all three installments.

Start with The Harp of Kings and read in order.

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1	The Harp of Kings 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Dance with Fate 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Song of Flight 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2009–2009)

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1	Heart's Blood 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2007)

Juliet Marillier's Wildwood Dancing is a complete two-book fantasy series published between 2006 and 2007. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Wildwood Dancing followed by Cybele's Secret. This young adult series combines magical adventure with richly developed storytelling characteristic of Marillier's fantasy works.

Start with Wildwood Dancing and read in order.

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1	Wildwood Dancing 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cybele's Secret 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible