Reading Order Guide
Kate Daniels Reading Order
Complete Order
All 7 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Kate Daniels series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Magic Bites
A action-packed, witty Adult urban fantasy built around magic/tech world, mercenary, shapeshifters. 261 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Burns
A action-packed, fun Adult urban fantasy built around magic, shapeshifters, mystery. 260 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Strikes
A action-packed, intense Adult urban fantasy built around tournament, shapeshifters, slow burn. 310 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Bleeds
A intense, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around plague, shapeshifters, relationship. 349 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Shifts
A action-packed, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around shapeshifters, magic, mystery. 348 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Binds
A intense, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around wedding, war, family. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Magic Triumphs
A epic, satisfying Adult urban fantasy built around final battle, family, war. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Kate Daniels Series Questions
Read the Kate Daniels series in publication order: 1. Magic Bites, 2. Magic Burns, 3. Magic Strikes, 4. Magic Bleeds, 5. Magic Shifts, 6. Magic Binds, 7. Magic Triumphs. This is the intended reading order by Ilona Andrews.
The Kate Daniels series has 7 books totaling 2,200 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Kate Daniels series is low-heat, averaging 1.9/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Magic Bites — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Magic Bites breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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