Katharine McGee Reading Order
5 series · 15 books
Katharine McGee writes science fiction and young adult fiction that imagines alternate futures and high-stakes scenarios. Her breakthrough series American Royals reimagined American history with a royal family at its center and became a New York Times bestseller. Across four series spanning a decade, McGee has crafted intricate worlds populated with complex characters navigating power, privilege, and personal ambition.
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American Royals Series
Likely Complete5 books (2019–2023)
The American Royals series by Katharine McGee consists of five science fiction young adult novels published between 2019 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order: American Royals, Majesty, Inheritance, Rivals, and Reign. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential to following the overall narrative arc.
Start with American Royals, the first of 5 books in the American Royals series.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2018–2026)
Katharine McGee's Anthologies series comprises four science fiction and young adult collections published between 2018 and 2026, with the series ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Meet Cute, followed by Royal, Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day, and 13 Little Love Stories.
Start with Meet Cute, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
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Queens Game Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Katharine McGee's Queens Game is an ongoing young adult science fiction series with two books published in 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Queen's Game followed by A Queen's Match. This duology explores high-stakes competition and power dynamics through McGee's signature blend of speculative fiction and character-driven storytelling.
Start with A Queen's Game and read in order.
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Complete1 book (2026–2026)
The Thousandth Floor Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Katharine McGee's completed science fiction trilogy for young adults consists of three books published between 2016 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Thousandth Floor, followed by The Dazzling Heights and The Towering Sky. This fast-paced trilogy is best experienced sequentially to follow the interconnected narratives and character arcs across all three installments.
Start with The Thousandth Floor and read in order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Katharine McGee written?
- Katharine McGee has written 15 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Katharine McGee series?
- Here are the first books in Katharine McGee's series: American Royals: American Royals; Anthologies: Meet Cute; Queens Game: A Queen's Game; The Thousandth Floor: The Thousandth Floor.
- What order should I read Katharine McGee's books?
- We recommend reading Katharine McGee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Katharine McGee still writing new books?
- Yes, Katharine McGee has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Queens Game.