Reading Order Guide
The Dark Artifices Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Dark Artifices series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Lady Midnight
A dark, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around forbidden love, murder mystery, faerie. 720 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Lord of Shadows
A dark, epic Young Adult ya fantasy built around war, forbidden love, political intrigue. 720 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Queen of Air and Darkness
A epic, dark Young Adult ya fantasy built around final battle, war, sacrifice. 912 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
The Dark Artifices Series Questions
Read The Dark Artifices series in publication order: 1. Lady Midnight, 2. Lord of Shadows, 3. Queen of Air and Darkness. This is the intended reading order by Cassandra Clare.
The Dark Artifices series has 3 books totaling 2,352 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Dark Artifices series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Lady Midnight — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Lady Midnight breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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