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Marissa Meyer

Marissa Meyer Reading Order

9 series · 31 books · Born 1984

FantasyNon-FictionYoung Adult

Marissa Meyer is an American author who specializes in imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales across multiple genres including young adult fantasy and graphic novels. Her breakthrough series, The Lunar Chronicles, launched in 2012 with Cinder and became her most acclaimed work, establishing her reputation for blending traditional stories with sci-fi and dystopian elements. Over her career spanning from 2011 to 2026, Meyer has authored 28 books across eight different series, also exploring illustrated adaptations and original fantasy worlds alongside her signature retelling approach.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2022)

Start with Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses and read in order.

Start this series with Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses

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Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
A Tyranny of Petticoats
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gilded Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Gilded and read in order.

Start this series with Gilded

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1
Cover of Gilded
2
Cover of Cursed

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
We Could Be Magic(With: Joelle Murray)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lunar Chronicles Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2011–2022)

Start with Glitches, the first of 11 books in the Lunar Chronicles series.

Start this series with Glitches

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2
Cover of Cinder
3
The Queen's Army / L'armée de la reine
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Scarlet
5
Cover of Cress
6
The Little Android
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Fairest / Levana
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Winter
9
Cover of Stars Above
10
11
Cinder's Adventure
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
The Happy Writer
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Renegades Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Renegades and read in order.

Start this series with Renegades

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2
3
Cover of Supernova

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2026)

Start with Heartless, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Heartless

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1
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2
Cover of Instant Karma
Instant Karma
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Let It Glow(With: Joanne Levy)
Let It Glow(With: Joanne Levy)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of With a Little Luck
With a Little Luck
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The House Saphir
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Escape Game(With: Tamara Moss)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Escape Game Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2027)

Start with The Escape Game and read in order.

Start this series with The Escape Game

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The Escape Game
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Traitor Game
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wires and Nerve Graphic Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Wires and Nerve and read in order.

Start this series with Wires and Nerve

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Wires and Nerve
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2
Cover of Gone Rogue

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marissa Meyer written?
Marissa Meyer has written 31 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Marissa Meyer series?
Here are the first books in Marissa Meyer's series: Anthologies: Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses; Gilded: Gilded; Lunar Chronicles: Glitches; Renegades: Renegades; The Escape Game: The Escape Game.
What order should I read Marissa Meyer's books?
We recommend reading Marissa Meyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Marissa Meyer still writing new books?
Yes, Marissa Meyer has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Escape Game.

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