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Rebecca Yarros

Rebecca Yarros Reading Order

12 series Β· 55 books Β· Born 1981-04-14

Rebecca Yarros is a bestselling romance and literary fiction author known for emotionally intense stories that resonate across multiple award-winning series. Her prolific output includes the Flight & Glory series and the blockbuster Fourth Wing, which launched her to mainstream recognition, alongside numerous other interconnected universes spanning contemporary romance, new adult, and fantasy romance. A devoted chronicler of military romance and complex relationships, Yarros draws from her personal life in Colorado, where she balances writing with raising six children and an eccentric household of animals.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2015–2022)

Rebecca Yarros contributed to four anthology collections between 2017 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with the 1001 Dark Nights Discovery Collection 1. The series includes Possess, Australia, Dissent, and Nightingale, offering a selection of romance and literary fiction stories across multiple compiled volumes.

Start with 1001 Dark Nights Discovery Collection 1, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Flight & Glory Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2020)

Rebecca Yarros's Flight & Glory series comprises five complete novels following a publication order from 2014 to 2020. The series began with Eyes Turned Skyward and concluded with The Reality of Everything, with Full Measures, Beyond What is Given, and Hallowed Ground released between these bookends. Readers should begin with the first book and progress through in publication sequence to experience the full narrative arc. This romance-centered series blends emotional depth with literary merit across its five interconnected installments.

Start with Eyes Turned Skyward, the first of 5 books in the Flight & Glory series.

Start this series with Eyes Turned Skyward

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Beyond What is Given
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The Reality of Everything

Hush Note Series

Complete

3 books (2020–2020)

The Hush Note series is a three-book romance collection completed in 2020 that should be read in publication order starting with Lies & Lullabies. Written by Rebecca Yarros alongside collaborators Sarina Bowen and Devney Perry, this series blends romance with literary fiction elements across its interconnected stories. The complete trilogy consists of Lies & Lullabies, Muses & Melodies, and Rifts & Refrains, offering a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a concluded series.

Start with Lies & Lullabies(By: Sarina Bowen) and read in order.

Start this series with Lies & Lullabies(By: Sarina Bowen)

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Lies & Lullabies(By: Sarina Bowen)
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Rifts & Refrains(By: Devney Perry)

In Luv Duet Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2019)

Rebecca Yarros' In Luv Duet is a complete two-book romance series consisting of Boy in Luv and Girl in Luv, both released in 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Boy in Luv to fully experience the interconnected narrative. This literary romance duet explores relationships and emotional connection through dual perspectives.

Start with Boy in Luv and read in order.

Legacy Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2016–2022)

Rebecca Yarros's Legacy trilogy spans from 2016 to 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Ignite, followed by Point of Origin, and concluding with Reason to Believe. The series appears to be complete with three books total. These literary romance novels are best experienced sequentially to fully appreciate their interconnected narratives and character development across the trilogy.

Start with Ignite and read in order.

Love in the 80s Series

Complete

11 books (2016–2017)

Love in the 80s is a complete 11-book romance anthology series published between 2016 and 2017, with each installment set in a different year of the 1980s. The series features contributions from multiple authors including Rebecca Yarros, and should be read in publication order to experience the decade-spanning collection. Each book stands as its own standalone romance while fitting into the larger themed framework of the series.

Start with 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long(By: Casey L. Bond), the first of 11 books in the Love in the 80s series.

Start this series with 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long(By: Casey L. Bond)

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1980: You Shook Me All Night Long(By: Casey L. Bond)
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1981: Jessie's Girl(By: Lindy Zart)
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1982: Maneater(By: Cambria Hebert)
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1983: Cruel Summer(By: Amber Lynn Natusch)
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1984: Against All Odds
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Cover of 1985: Careless Whisper(By: MistyProvencher)
1985: Careless Whisper(By: MistyProvencher)
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1986: Why Can't This Be Love(By: R.K. Ryals)
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1987: (How Do I Get You) Alone(By: Cameo Renae)
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1988: Need You Tonight(By: Rachel Higginson)
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1989: Once Bitten, Twice Shy(By: Kelly Martin)
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Careless Whisper(By: Misty Paquette)

Madigan Mountain Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2022–2022)

The Madigan Mountain series is a three-book romance collection published in 2022 by Rebecca Yarros along with co-authors Sarina Bowen and Devney Perry. Each book can be enjoyed independently, but readers should follow publication order beginning with A Little Too Close to fully appreciate the interconnected stories. The series appears to be complete, offering a satisfying conclusion to this collaborative literary romance project.

Start with A Little Too Close and read in order.

Start this series with A Little Too Close

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A Little Too Late(By: Sarina Bowen)
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A Little Too Wild(By: Devney Perry)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2019–2026)

Rebecca Yarros has written five standalone novels published between 2019 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book is independent and can be read on its own, though reading them in publication orderβ€”beginning with The Last Letterβ€”allows you to follow Yarros's evolving work across romance and literary fiction. The series currently includes The Last Letter, Great and Precious Things, The Things We Leave Unfinished, In the Likely Event, and Variation, Peculiar Stars.

Start with The Last Letter, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Great and Precious Things
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The Things We Leave Unfinished
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The Empyrean Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2026)

The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros consists of three main novels released between 2023 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with Fourth Wing and continuing through Iron Flame and Onyx Storm. The series also includes the novella Threshing Day. This romance and literary fiction series blends both genres as it unfolds across its interconnected installments.

Start with Fourth Wing and read in order.

The Empyrean Graphic Novel Series

Complete

1 book (2027–2027)

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Fourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume One

The Empyrean [Dramatized Adaptation] Series

Ongoing

6 books (2023–2025)

The Empyrean Dramatized Adaptation is an ongoing audiobook series featuring dramatized versions of Rebecca Yarros's fantasy romance novels, currently comprising six installments released between 2023 and 2025. Each of the three main books in the sequence is split into two parts, beginning with Fourth Wing, followed by Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. Readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended, starting with the first part of Fourth Wing and continuing through the series as new installments release.

Start with Fourth Wing (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation], the first of 6 books in the The Empyrean [Dramatized Adaptation] series.

Start this series with Fourth Wing (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

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Fourth Wing (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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Iron Flame (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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Iron Flame (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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Onyx Storm (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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Onyx Storm (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

The Renegades Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2017)

The Renegades is a three-book contemporary romance series by Rebecca Yarros, published between 2016 and 2017. Each book follows a different couple's love story within the same world, and the series should be read in publication order: Wilder, Nova, and Rebel. The complete trilogy is now finished, making it an ideal choice for readers seeking a fully resolved story arc.

Start with Wilder and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rebecca Yarros written?
Rebecca Yarros has written 55 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Rebecca Yarros series?
Here are the first books in Rebecca Yarros's series: Anthologies: Possess; Flight & Glory: Eyes Turned Skyward; Hush Note: Lies & Lullabies(By: Sarina Bowen); In Luv Duet: Boy in Luv; Legacy: Ignite.
What order should I read Rebecca Yarros's books?
We recommend reading Rebecca Yarros's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rebecca Yarros still writing new books?
Yes, Rebecca Yarros has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Empyrean, The Empyrean [Dramatized Adaptation].

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