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L.L. McKinney Reading Order

6 series Β· 14 books

L.L. McKinney is an American author specializing in young adult fiction, recognized for her dynamic storytelling and inventive worlds. With 14 books spanning 6 series, including notable works like Nightmare-Verse and Power Rangers: Limited, she has made a significant mark in the genre since her debut, A Blade So Black, in 2018. Active until 2025, McKinney continues to captivate readers with her engaging novels, short stories, and graphic novels.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019–2024)

Start with Wonderland, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Wonderland
Wonderland
2
Cover of A Phoenix First Must Burn
A Phoenix First Must Burn
3
Cover of Twice Cursed
Twice Cursed
4
Cover of Faeries Never Lie
Faeries Never Lie

Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2025)

Start with Nubia: Real One and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Nubia: Real One
Nubia: Real One
2
Cover of Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson(With: Maurice Broaddus,Gar Anthony Haywood,Nicole Givens Kurtz,Kyoko M.)
Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson(With: Maurice Broaddus,Gar Anthony Haywood,Nicole Givens Kurtz,Kyoko M.)
3
Cover of Nubia: Too Real
Nubia: Too Real

Nightmare-Verse Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with A Blade So Black and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Blade So Black
A Blade So Black
2
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A Dream So Dark
3
Cover of A Crown So Cursed
A Crown So Cursed

Power Rangers: Limited Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
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Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
Mourning Glory

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Splintered Magic and read in order.

#Title
1
Splintered Magic
2
Escaping Mr. Rochester

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has L.L. McKinney written?
L.L. McKinney has written 14 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2025.
What is the first book in each L.L. McKinney series?
Here are the first books in L.L. McKinney's series: Anthologies: Wonderland; Graphic Novels: Nubia: Real One; Nightmare-Verse: A Blade So Black.
What order should I read L.L. McKinney's books?
We recommend reading L.L. McKinney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is L.L. McKinney still writing new books?
Yes, L.L. McKinney has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Graphic Novels, Standalone Novels.

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