Reading Order Guide
The Last Hours Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Last Hours series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Chain of Gold
A romantic, adventurous Young Adult ya fantasy built around love triangle, edwardian setting, shadowhunters. 592 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Chain of Iron
A dark, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around forbidden love, murder mystery, shadowhunters. 688 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Chain of Thorns
A epic, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, romance. 752 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
The Last Hours Series Questions
Read The Last Hours series in publication order: 1. Chain of Gold, 2. Chain of Iron, 3. Chain of Thorns. This is the intended reading order by Cassandra Clare.
The Last Hours series has 3 books totaling 2,032 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Last Hours series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with Chain of Gold — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Chain of Gold breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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