Reading Order Guide
Red Queen Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Red Queen series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Glass Sword
A dark, action-packed Young Adult ya fantasy built around rebellion, superpowers, betrayal. 444 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
King's Cage
A dark, tense Young Adult ya fantasy built around captivity, war, rebellion. 507 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
War Storm
A epic, war Young Adult ya fantasy built around final battle, war, revolution. 657 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Red Queen Series Questions
Read the Red Queen series in publication order: 1. Glass Sword, 2. King's Cage, 3. War Storm. This is the intended reading order by Victoria Aveyard.
The Red Queen series has 3 books totaling 1,608 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Red Queen series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
Start with Glass Sword — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Glass Sword breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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