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Marissa Meyer

Marissa Meyer Reading Order

10 series Β· 34 books Β· Born 1984

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

4 books (2012–2022)

Marissa Meyer contributed to two completed fantasy and young adult anthologies published between 2012 and 2016. These collections should be read in publication order to follow Meyer's contributions chronologically. The series consists of Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses and A Tyranny of Petticoats, featuring short stories alongside work from other authors in the fantasy and young adult genres.

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

Start this series with Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses

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Cover of Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses
Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses
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A Tyranny of Petticoats
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Because You Love to Hate Me
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Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed

Gilded Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Marissa Meyer's Gilded duology consists of two fantasy novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Gilded followed by Cursed. The duology appears to be complete, though not officially confirmed as such.

Start with Gilded and read in order.

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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We Could Be Magic(With: Joelle Murray)

Let It Glow Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2027)

The Let It Glow series by Marissa Meyer consists of at least two books published between 2024 and 2027, with more anticipated. The series is best read in publication order, beginning with Let It Glow followed by Here We Glow Again. This ongoing series blends fantasy and young adult storytelling across its installments.

Start with Let It Glow and read in order.

Lunar Chronicles Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2011–2022)

The Lunar Chronicles is a sprawling eleven-book series by Marissa Meyer that blends fantasy and young adult storytelling across publications from 2011 to 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Glitches and concluding with Cinder's Adventure. This collection includes novellas, short stories, and full novels that expand the world and characters across the saga's decade-long release span.

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

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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Renegades Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Marissa Meyer's Renegades trilogy is a complete young adult fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2017 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Renegades, followed by Archenemies, and concluding with Supernova. All three installments are essential to the full story arc.

Start with Renegades and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2026)

Marissa Meyer's collection of standalone novels spans six books published between 2016 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each novel stands alone and should be read in publication order, beginning with Heartless. The series blends fantasy and young adult storytelling, with several entries written in collaboration with other authors including Joanne Levy and Tamara Moss.

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

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Cover of Let It Glow(With: Joanne Levy)
Let It Glow(With: Joanne Levy)
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The Escape Game(With: Tamara Moss)

The Escape Game Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2027)

Marissa Meyer's The Escape Game series comprises two young adult fantasy books released in 2026 and 2027, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Escape Game followed by The Traitor Game.

Start with The Escape Game and read in order.

Wires and Nerve Graphic Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Marissa Meyer's Wires and Nerve series consists of two complete graphic novels published between 2017 and 2018. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Wires and Nerve followed by Gone Rogue. The series combines fantasy and young adult storytelling in graphic novel format.

Start with Wires and Nerve and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marissa Meyer written?
Marissa Meyer has written 34 books across 10 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; Let It Glow: Let It Glow; Lunar Chronicles: Glitches; Renegades: Renegades.
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 3 ongoing series: Let It Glow, Standalone Novels, The Escape Game.

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