Tamora Pierce Reading Order

4 books (2000–2006)

Tamora Pierce edited this complete four-book anthology series published between 2000 and 2006, featuring fantasy and young adult stories from multiple award-winning authors. Each volume presents original fiction contributions exploring themes like real-life experiences, strength, dreams, and coming-of-age journeys. The anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Lost & Found: Award-Winning Authors Sharing Real-Life Experiences Through Fiction, followed by Firebirds Rising and Young Warriors: Stories of Strength, with Dreams and Visions concluding the collection.

Start with Lost & Found: Award-Winning Authors Sharing Real-Life Experiences Through Fiction, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Lost & Found: Award-Winning Authors Sharing Real-Life Experiences Through Fiction 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Firebirds Rising 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Young Warriors: Stories of Strength 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dreams and Visions 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2011)

Tamora Pierce's Beka Cooper fantasy series comprises three books published between 2006 and 2011, following publication order for the complete story. This young adult trilogy set in a richly detailed fantasy world began with Terrier in 2006, continued with Bloodhound in 2009, and concluded with Mastiff in 2011. Each book should be read sequentially to experience the full narrative arc as intended by the author.

Start with Terrier and read in order.

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1	Terrier 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bloodhound 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mastiff 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1997–1999)

The Circle of Magic is a four-book fantasy series by Tamora Pierce published between 1997 and 1999. Each novel focuses on a different character—Sandry, Daja, Tris, and Briar—and should be read in publication order starting with Sandry's Book. The series is complete and follows the interconnected stories of four young mages learning to master their distinctive magical abilities.

Start with Sandry's Book / The Magic in the Weaving, the first of 4 books in the Circle of Magic series.

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1	Sandry's Book / The Magic in the Weaving 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daja's Book / The Fire In The Forging 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tris's Book / The Power In The Storm 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Briar's Book / The Healing in the Vine 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2003–2004)

This two-book fantasy series by Tamora Pierce follows a young protagonist navigating magic and intrigue in a richly imagined world. Published in 2003 and 2004, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Trickster's Choice and continuing to Trickster's Queen. The books are designed for young adult readers seeking adventure within Pierce's signature fantasy setting.

Start with Trickster's Choice and read in order.

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1	Trickster's Choice 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trickster's Queen 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2007–2025)

Tamora Pierce's graphic novel series consists of two fantasy titles published between 2007 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. These young adult graphic novels should be read in publication order, beginning with White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion, followed by Alanna, which Pierce created with collaborator Vita Ayala.

Start with White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion and read in order.

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1	White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alanna(With: Vita Ayala) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1999–2002)

This complete fantasy series by Tamora Pierce spans four books published between 1999 and 2002, following the journey of its protagonist through the ranks of knighthood in a richly detailed medieval world. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with First Test and continuing through Page, Squire, and Lady Knight. With four novels total, this young adult fantasy series offers a complete story arc that concludes with the final installment.

Start with First Test, the first of 4 books in the Protector of the Small series.

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1	First Test 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Page 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Squire 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lady Knight 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

4 books (1983–1988)

The Song of the Lioness is a complete four-book fantasy series by Tamora Pierce published between 1983 and 1988. Readers should follow the books in publication order: Alanna: The First Adventure, In the Hand of the Goddess, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man, and Lioness Rampant. This young adult fantasy series should be read sequentially to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Alanna: The First Adventure, the first of 4 books in the Song of the Lioness series.

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1	Alanna: The First Adventure 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In the Hand of the Goddess 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Woman Who Rides Like a Man 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lioness Rampant 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2000–2003)

The Circle Opens is a four-book fantasy series by Tamora Pierce published between 2000 and 2003. This complete series follows publication order, beginning with Magic Steps and concluding with Shatterglass. The books are designed to be read sequentially and appeal to young adult fantasy readers.

Start with Magic Steps, the first of 4 books in the The Circle Opens series.

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1	Magic Steps 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Street Magic 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cold Fire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shatterglass 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2005–2013)

The Circle Reforged is a complete fantasy series by Tamora Pierce comprising three books published between 2005 and 2013. These young adult novels should be read in publication order: The Will of the Empress, Melting Stones, and Battle Magic. The series explores magic, friendship, and coming-of-age themes through interconnected stories featuring Pierce's richly imagined fantasy world.

Start with The Will of the Empress and read in order.

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1	The Will of the Empress 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Melting Stones 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Battle Magic 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1992–1996)

The Immortals is a complete fantasy series by Tamora Pierce consisting of four books published between 1992 and 1996. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wild Magic and continuing through Wolf-Speaker, Emperor Mage, and concluding with The Realms of the Gods. This young adult fantasy series follows a cohesive narrative arc across its four installments.

Start with Wild Magic, the first of 4 books in the The Immortals series.

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1	Wild Magic 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wolf-Speaker 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Emperor Mage 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Realms of the Gods 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

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1	Tempests and Slaughter 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2017)

Tamora Pierce's Tortall collection consists of two books published between 2010 and 2017, both meant to be read in publication order. The series is complete and includes Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales followed by Tortall: A Spy Guide. These works are set within Pierce's established fantasy world and appeal to young adult and fantasy audiences.

Start with Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales and read in order.

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1	Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tortall: A Spy Guide 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible