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Megan Shepherd Reading Order

8 series · 19 books

FantasyLiterary FictionYoung Adult

Megan Shepherd is a fantasy and young adult author known for her atmospheric and imaginative storytelling across multiple interconnected series. Her work spans from dark retellings like the Madman's Daughter trilogy to contemporary fantasy worlds such as the Cage and Grim Lovelies series, showcasing her versatility in blending literary sensibility with genre fiction. With nearly two dozen books published since 2013, Shepherd has established herself as a prolific voice in speculative fiction for teen and adult readers.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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1
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cage Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The Cage and read in order.

Start this series with The Cage

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3
Cover of The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Grim Lovelies Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Grim Lovelies and read in order.

Start this series with Grim Lovelies

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Grim Lovelies
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Midnight Beauties
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Beastie Tales
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Madman’s Daughter Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2015)

Start with The Madman's Daughter and read in order.

Start this series with The Madman's Daughter

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The Madman's Daughter
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Her Dark Curiosity
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Cold Legacy
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Malice Compendium Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with Malice House and read in order.

Start this series with Malice House

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Malice House
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Midnight Showing
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pumpkin Queen Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2026)

Start with Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw) and read in order.

Start this series with Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw)

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#Title
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Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Hour of the Pumpkin Queen
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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1
The Lore of Crow Cullom
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016–2023)

Start with The Secret Horses of Briar Hill and read in order.

Start this series with The Secret Horses of Briar Hill

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The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Megan Shepherd written?
Megan Shepherd has written 19 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Megan Shepherd series?
Here are the first books in Megan Shepherd's series: Cage: The Cage; Grim Lovelies: Grim Lovelies; Madman’s Daughter: The Madman's Daughter; Malice Compendium: Malice House; Pumpkin Queen: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen(By: Shea Ernshaw).
What order should I read Megan Shepherd's books?
We recommend reading Megan Shepherd's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Megan Shepherd still writing new books?
Yes, Megan Shepherd has 1 ongoing series: Pumpkin Queen.

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