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Rachel Aaron Reading Order

11 series · 34 books

FantasyNon-FictionScience Fiction

Rachel Aaron is an American fantasy and science fiction author who has built an expansive multi-series universe across 34 books since 2010. Her most popular works include the Attack on Titan novels, the DFZ series set in a magical Detroit, the Heartstrikers cyberpunk saga, and several interconnected fantasy worlds. Aaron is known for combining intricate worldbuilding with fast-paced narratives and has also written non-fiction works exploring the craft of writing.

Attack on Titan Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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Garrison Girl
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DFZ Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Minimum Wage Magic and read in order.

Start this series with Minimum Wage Magic

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Minimum Wage Magic
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Part-Time Gods
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Night Shift Dragons
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DFZ Changeling Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with By a Silver Thread and read in order.

Start this series with By a Silver Thread

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By a Silver Thread
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
With a Golden Sword
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
To the Bloody End
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

F.F.O. Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

Start with Forever Fantasy Online and read in order.

Start this series with Forever Fantasy Online

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1
Forever Fantasy Online
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Last Bastion
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Once King
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Heartstrikers Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2018)

Start with Nice Dragons Finish Last, the first of 6 books in the Heartstrikers series.

Start this series with Nice Dragons Finish Last

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Nice Dragons Finish Last
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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One Good Dragon Deserves Another
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Mother of the Year
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Dragon of a Different Color
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Last Dragon Standing
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mana Runners Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
Death Has Joined the Party(With: Travis Bach)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
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2,000 to 10,000
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Paradox Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2014)

Start with Fortune's Pawn(As:Rachel Bach) and read in order.

Start this series with Fortune's Pawn(As:Rachel Bach)

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Fortune's Pawn(As:Rachel Bach)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Heaven's Queen(As:Rachel Bach)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Honor's Knight(As:Rachel Bach)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tear Down Heaven Series

Ongoing

5 books (2024–2026)

Start with Hell For Hire, the first of 5 books in the Tear Down Heaven series.

Start this series with Hell For Hire

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1
Hell For Hire
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Hell of a Witch
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3
Hell Hath No Fury
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
Tear Down Heaven
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Crystal Calamity Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow and read in order.

Start this series with The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow

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1
The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Battle of Medicine Rocks
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Legend of Eli Monpress Series

Complete

6 books (2010–2012)

Start with The Spirit Eater, the first of 6 books in the The Legend of Eli Monpress series.

Start this series with The Spirit Eater

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The Spirit Eater
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Spirit Rebellion
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Spirit Thief
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Spirit's End
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Spirit's Oath
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Spirit War
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rachel Aaron written?
Rachel Aaron has written 34 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Rachel Aaron series?
Here are the first books in Rachel Aaron's series: DFZ: Minimum Wage Magic; DFZ Changeling: By a Silver Thread; F.F.O.: Forever Fantasy Online; Heartstrikers: Nice Dragons Finish Last; Paradox: Fortune's Pawn(As:Rachel Bach).
What order should I read Rachel Aaron's books?
We recommend reading Rachel Aaron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rachel Aaron still writing new books?
Yes, Rachel Aaron has 2 ongoing series: DFZ Changeling, Tear Down Heaven.

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