Kristin Cast Reading Order

2 books (2008–2010)

Kristin Cast edited two complete fantasy anthologies published between 2008 and 2010, featuring stories centered on supernatural romance and dark themes. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite followed by Kisses from Hell. Both volumes bring together multiple authors writing in the young adult and fantasy genres.

Start with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite and read in order.

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1	Immortal: Love Stories With Bite 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kisses from Hell 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2025–2025)

The Cozy Christmas Collective is an ongoing series featuring standalone holiday-themed stories by different authors, beginning with Cocoa and Clauses by Ava Thorne. Four books have been published since 2025, with each entry offering its own complete narrative set in a festive season setting. Readers should approach the series in publication order, starting with the first book and continuing through Cookies & Claws by Fleur DeVillainy, Seashells & Mistletoe by Kay Leyda, and Sugar & Snowflakes.

Start with Cocoa and Clauses(By: Ava Thorne), the first of 4 books in the Cozy Christmas Collective series.

8 books (2026–2026)

The Crescent Cove series is an ongoing fantasy collection featuring eight books written by various authors, all set in the same magical coastal world. The series began publishing in 2026 and should be read in publication order, starting with Beaches and Bites by Ava Thorne and continuing through Tentacles and Tides by Lauren Sanatra. Each installment explores different magical elements and characters within the Crescent Cove setting, blending fantasy with literary fiction and young adult appeal. With new entries continuing to emerge, this collaborative series offers readers an expanding universe of supernatural mysteries and coastal enchantment.

Start with Beaches and Bites(By: Ava Thorne), the first of 8 books in the Crescent Cove series.

1 book (2019–2019)

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1	The Dysasters 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

The Escaped trilogy is a complete fantasy series by Kristin Cast and P.C. Cast, consisting of three books published between 2015 and 2016. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Amber Smoke, followed by Scarlet Rain, and concluding with The Scent of Salt & Sand. This young adult fantasy series is best experienced as a continuous narrative from start to finish.

Start with Amber Smoke and read in order.

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1	Amber Smoke 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Scarlet Rain 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Scent of Salt & Sand(With: P.C. Cast) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2007–2020)

Kristin Cast's House of Night is a 13-book young adult fantasy series published between 2007 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Betrayed and concluding with Luck. Each installment builds directly on the previous one, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Betrayed, the first of 13 books in the House Of Night series.

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1	Betrayed 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Marked 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chosen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Untamed 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hunted 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Tempted 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Burned 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Awakened 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Destined 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hidden 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Revealed 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Redeemed 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Luck 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2014)

The House of Night Novellas series comprises four complete fantasy books published between 2011 and 2014 by Kristin Cast. These shorter works should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragon's Oath and continuing through Lenobia's Vow, Neferet's Curse, and Kalona's Fall. This young adult series is designed as supplementary stories to accompany the main House of Night saga, offering additional backstory and character depth.

Start with Dragon's Oath, the first of 4 books in the House Of Night Novellas series.

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1	Dragon's Oath 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lenobia's Vow 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Neferet's Curse 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Kalona's Fall 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2020)

The House of Night Otherworld series is a four-book fantasy sequence by Kristin Cast published between 2017 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Loved and concluding with Found. This young adult fantasy series offers a self-contained story arc across its four installments.

Start with Loved, the first of 4 books in the House Of Night Otherworld series.

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1	Loved 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lost 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Forgotten 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Found 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

Kristin Cast's Moonstruck series is an ongoing fantasy saga for young adult and literary fiction readers. The series launched in 2024 with Draw Down the Moon, followed by Give Up the Night in 2025. With two books currently available, readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended. Additional installments are planned for this developing series.

Start with Draw Down the Moon and read in order.

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1	Draw Down the Moon 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Give Up the Night 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2023)

Kristin Cast's Sisters of Salem trilogy spans from 2021 to 2023 and should be read in publication order beginning with Spells Trouble, followed by Omens Bite and concluding with Hex You. The series appears to be complete at three books and combines fantasy, literary fiction, and young adult elements.

Start with Spells Trouble and read in order.

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1	Spells Trouble 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Omens Bite 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hex You 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

2 books (2024–2025)

Kristin Cast's Swords Tarot Towerfall series is a fantasy work spanning two books published between 2024 and 2025, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with King followed by Two. This ongoing series blends fantasy and literary fiction elements appealing to young adult audiences.

Start with King and read in order.

2 books (2020–2022)

Kristin Cast's duology consists of two fantasy novels published between 2020 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Key to Fear followed by The Key to Fury. While the series appears to be complete, it blends young adult and literary fiction elements within a fantasy framework.

Start with The Key to Fear and read in order.

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1	The Key to Fear 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Key to Fury 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2025–2026)

Kristin Cast's Towerfall series is an ongoing fantasy adventure currently comprising two published books, with The Empress launching in 2025 and Death, Fortune, The Lovers following in 2026. Readers should begin with The Empress and proceed through the books in publication order to experience the story as intended. This young adult-leaning fantasy series blends literary fiction sensibilities with imaginative worldbuilding across its growing collection.

Start with The Empress and read in order.