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Maggie Stiefvater

Maggie Stiefvater Reading Order

10 series Β· 38 books Β· Born 1981-11-18

Maggie Stiefvater is an American fantasy author known for crafting immersive supernatural worlds populated with complex characters and atmospheric tension. Her prolific career spans multiple series including the Dreamer Trilogy and Gathering of Faerie, alongside standalone novels and graphic novel adaptations that showcase her versatility across different storytelling formats. With over 38 books published since 2008, Stiefvater has established herself as a prominent voice in young adult and adult fantasy, blending action-driven plots with lyrical prose and richly developed magical systems.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Maggie Stiefvater edited two complete fantasy and action anthologies published in 2010 and 2011. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiss Me Deadly followed by Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed.

Start with Kiss Me Deadly and read in order.

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Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed

Dreamer Trilogy Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2022)

Maggie Stiefvater's Dreamer Trilogy is a three-book fantasy adventure series published between 2019 and 2022. The complete series consists of Call Down the Hawk, Mister Impossible, and Greywaren, and should be read in publication order. These books are action-packed fantasy novels that form a connected story arc intended to be experienced sequentially from beginning to end.

Start with Call Down the Hawk and read in order.

Start this series with Call Down the Hawk

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Gathering Of Faerie Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2009)

Maggie Stiefvater's completed Gathering of Faerie series consists of two fantasy novels published in 2008 and 2009. The duology should be read in publication order, beginning with Lament and continuing to Ballad. Both books combine fantasy and action-adventure elements in this two-book arc.

Start with Lament and read in order.

Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Maggie Stiefvater's ongoing graphic novel adaptation series brings fantasy and action-adventure storytelling to the medium, with two volumes published between 2025 and 2026. The series adapts Stiefvater's original work in collaboration with illustrator Stephanie Williams, beginning with The Raven Boys and continuing with The Dream Thieves. Readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended. Additional volumes are forthcoming as the series continues.

Start with The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel(With: StephanieWilliams) and read in order.

Start this series with The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel(With: StephanieWilliams)

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The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel(With: StephanieWilliams)
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The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel

Pip Bartlett Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2018)

The Pip Bartlett series consists of three complete fantasy adventure books published between 2015 and 2018. All three volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures, followed by Pip Bartlett's Guide to Unicorn Training, and concluding with Pip Bartlett's Guide to Sea Monsters. This series by Maggie Stiefvater combines action and adventure with magical fantasy elements suitable for middle-grade readers.

Start with Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures and read in order.

Start this series with Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures

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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Unicorn Training
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Sea Monsters

Spirit Animals Series

Complete

7 books (2013–2015)

The Spirit Animals series spans seven fantasy and adventure novels published between 2013 and 2015, written by multiple authors including Brandon Mull, Tui T. Sutherland, Garth Nix, Sean Williams, Shannon Hale, Eliot Schrefer, and Marie Lu. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Wild Born and concluding with The Evertree. This collaborative series combines action-packed storytelling across its installments, each building on the events of the previous book.

Start with Wild Born(By: Brandon Mull), the first of 7 books in the Spirit Animals series.

Start this series with Wild Born(By: Brandon Mull)

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Wild Born(By: Brandon Mull)
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Against the Tide(By: Tui T. Sutherland)
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Blood Ties(By: Garth Nix,Sean Williams)
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Fire and Ice(By: Shannon Hale)
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Rise and Fall(By: Eliot Schrefer)
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The Evertree(By: Marie Lu)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2011–2025)

Maggie Stiefvater has written five standalone fantasy and adventure novels published between 2011 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Scorpio Races and continuing through All the Crooked Saints, Swamp Thing: Twin Branches, Bravely, and The Listeners. Each novel stands alone as a complete story, allowing readers to approach them individually or follow Stiefvater's evolving work across the full collection.

Start with The Scorpio Races, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Scorpio Races

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The Curiosities Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2015)

Maggie Stiefvater's Curiosities series comprises two complete fantasy and adventure novels published between 2012 and 2015. Readers should begin with The Curiosities before moving to The Anatomy of Curiosity, following publication order to experience the series as intended.

Start with The Curiosities and read in order.

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The Anatomy of Curiosity

The Raven Cycle Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2018)

Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle is a complete fantasy series comprising eight books published between 2012 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Raven Boys and concluding with Opal. The collection includes several short holiday pieces interspersed among the main novels, all of which contribute to the overarching narrative arc.

Start with The Raven Boys, the first of 8 books in the The Raven Cycle series.

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300 Fox Way Holiday Piece
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Blue Lily, Lily Blue
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A Minor Raven Boys Holiday Drabble
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A Very Declan Christmas
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The Wolves of Mercy Falls Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2014)

The Wolves of Mercy Falls is a complete paranormal fantasy series by Maggie Stiefvater consisting of four books published between 2009 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shiver and continuing through Linger, Forever, and Sinner. This action-packed fantasy series combines supernatural elements with adventure across its four installments.

Start with Shiver, the first of 4 books in the The Wolves of Mercy Falls series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Maggie Stiefvater written?
Maggie Stiefvater has written 38 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Maggie Stiefvater series?
Here are the first books in Maggie Stiefvater's series: Anthologies: Kiss Me Deadly; Dreamer Trilogy: Call Down the Hawk; Gathering Of Faerie: Lament; Graphic Novels: The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel(With: StephanieWilliams); Pip Bartlett: Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures.
What order should I read Maggie Stiefvater's books?
We recommend reading Maggie Stiefvater's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Maggie Stiefvater still writing new books?
Yes, Maggie Stiefvater has 2 ongoing series: Graphic Novels, Standalone Novels.

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