Reading Order Guide
Captive Prince Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Captive Prince series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Captive Prince
A dark, political Adult fantasy romance built around enemies to lovers, prince slave, political intrigue. 264 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Prince's Gambit
A political, tense Adult fantasy romance built around enemies to lovers, war, political intrigue. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Kings Rising
A epic, romantic Adult fantasy romance built around war, resolution, enemies to lovers. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Captive Prince Series Questions
Read the Captive Prince series in publication order: 1. Captive Prince, 2. Prince's Gambit, 3. Kings Rising. This is the intended reading order by C.
The Captive Prince series has 3 books totaling 968 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Captive Prince series runs 3.3/5 average spice, ranging from 3 to 4. Expect heat.
Start with Captive Prince — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Captive Prince breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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