Lauren Kate Reading Order
7 series · 17 books · Born 1981-03-21
Lauren Kate is an American author known for crafting paranormal romance and fantasy narratives aimed at young adult readers. Her most acclaimed work, the Fallen series, explores themes of reincarnation and forbidden romance across multiple interconnected books and companion collections. Beyond her signature angel-centered universe, Kate has written standalone novels and various anthology contributions that showcase her versatility within the fantasy and romance genres.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Fallen Series
Complete5 books (2009–2015)
The Fallen series by Lauren Kate comprises five complete fantasy romance novels published between 2009 and 2015. This young adult series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fallen and concluding with Unforgiven. The books follow a continuous narrative arc that builds across all five installments.
Start with Fallen, the first of 5 books in the Fallen series.
Start this series with Fallen
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Fallen Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Fallen Shorts Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2009–2025)
Lauren Kate's collection of five standalone novels spans from 2009 to 2025 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove. Each book in this ongoing series stands alone as a complete story, blending fantasy and romance elements across young adult fiction. The series currently includes The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove, The Orphan's Song, By Any Other Name, What's in a Kiss?, and The Spirit of Love, with the possibility of future additions.
Start with The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove
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Teardrop Series
Complete3 books (2013–2014)
Lauren Kate's Teardrop trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy romance series published between 2013 and 2014. The three books should be read in publication order, beginning with Last Day of Love, followed by Teardrop and Waterfall. This paranormal romance series combines supernatural elements with emotional storytelling across its full arc.
Start with Last Day of Love and read in order.
Start this series with Last Day of Love
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White Lights Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lauren Kate written?
- Lauren Kate has written 17 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lauren Kate series?
- Here are the first books in Lauren Kate's series: Fallen: Fallen; Teardrop: Last Day of Love.
- What order should I read Lauren Kate's books?
- We recommend reading Lauren Kate's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lauren Kate still writing new books?
- Yes, Lauren Kate has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.