Reading Order Guide
The Illuminae Files Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Illuminae Files series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Gemina
A intense, action-packed Young Adult ya science fiction built around space station, invasion, found files. 659 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Obsidio
A epic, devastating Young Adult ya science fiction built around war, sacrifice, final stand. 615 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Illuminae
Told entirely through hacked documents, chat logs, reports, and intercepted messages — the story of two teens trying to survive after a megacorporation attacks their planet and the ship carrying them may or may not be trying to kill everyone on board. Unlike anything you've ever read before.
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FAQ
The Illuminae Files Series Questions
Read The Illuminae Files series in publication order: 1. Gemina, 2. Obsidio, 3. Illuminae. This is the intended reading order by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman.
The Illuminae Files series has 3 books totaling 1,873 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Illuminae Files series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Gemina — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Gemina breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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