Shana Abe Reading Order
4 series · 19 books
Shana Abé crafts immersive fantasy and romance novels that blend atmospheric storytelling with deeply emotional character arcs. Best known for her Drakon series, which weaves together paranormal elements with sweeping romance, she has established herself as a versatile writer across multiple series and standalone works since her debut in 1998. Her work has earned critical recognition including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and multiple Reviewers' Choice Awards, marking her as a significant voice in contemporary fantasy romance.
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Drakon Series
Complete5 books (2005–2010)
The Drakon series by Shana Abe consists of five fantasy romance novels published between 2005 and 2010, now complete. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Smoke Thief, followed by The Dream Thief, Queen of Dragons, The Treasure Keeper, and The Time Weaver. This interconnected sequence builds upon its world and characters across all five installments.
Start with The Smoke Thief, the first of 5 books in the Drakon series.
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Meet Me at Midnight Series
Complete2 books (2000–2000)
The Meet Me at Midnight series is a two-book fantasy romance collection published in 2000, featuring A Kiss at Midnight followed by Just Before Midnight. This complete series should be read in publication order to fully experience the connected stories. Both novels blend romantic and fantastical elements characteristic of Shana Abe's genre work.
Start with A Kiss at Midnight and read in order.
Start this series with A Kiss at Midnight
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing9 books (1998–2026)
Shana Abe has written nine standalone fantasy and romance novels published between 1998 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers should begin with A Rose in Winter to experience them in publication order. The series includes titles such as The Promise of Rain, The Secret Swan, The Last Mermaid, and A Crown of Stars, offering varied stories within the fantasy and romance genres.
Start with A Rose in Winter, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Rose in Winter
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The Sweetest Dark Series
Complete3 books (2012–2017)
Shana Abe's complete fantasy romance trilogy spans from 2012 to 2017 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Sweetest Dark. The three-book series consists of The Sweetest Dark, The Deepest Night, and The Fiercest Joy, offering a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a conclusive ending.
Start with The Sweetest Dark and read in order.
Start this series with The Sweetest Dark
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Shana Abe written?
- Shana Abe has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Shana Abe series?
- Here are the first books in Shana Abe's series: Drakon: The Smoke Thief; Meet Me at Midnight: A Kiss at Midnight; The Sweetest Dark: The Sweetest Dark.
- What order should I read Shana Abe's books?
- We recommend reading Shana Abe's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Shana Abe still writing new books?
- Yes, Shana Abe has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.