Reading Order Guide
Alex Stern Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Alex Stern series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Ninth House
A dark, atmospheric Adult dark fantasy built around dark academia, secret societies, trauma. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Hell Bent
A dark, atmospheric Adult dark fantasy built around dark academia, necromancy, found family. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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Alex Stern Series Questions
Read the Alex Stern series in publication order: 1. Ninth House, 2. Hell Bent. This is the intended reading order by Leigh Bardugo.
The Alex Stern series has 2 books totaling 960 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Alex Stern series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Ninth House — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Ninth House breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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