These Violent Delights
reading order.
1 book by Chloe Gong.. Spice tracked per book. Here's the only order that works.
Quick verdict
Use this reading-order guide to start the series without guessing, then follow the related book and author paths if the world feels like a fit.
- Best starting clues: 464 pages, Spice 0/5.
- 2 book profile links help you compare before choosing.
- 8 related guide links keep the craving going.
Reader fit
464 pages | Series guide available
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- Readers who want a faster, clearer path through this reading-order guide.
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- Readers who want to skip series context entirely.
Spice breakdown
- Spice 0/5
- Use this as a comfort-zone clue before you commit.
Pacing and commitment
- 464 pages
- moderate commitment
Series context
Reading order guide | verified series context
What you're getting into.
This series doesn't flinch away from difficult territory. It earns its intensity — the characters face real consequences and the stakes feel bone-deep. Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights spans 2 books and totals 976 profiled pages (roughly 16 hours of reading time). The spice level sits at clean (no spice).
The series is complete with all 2 books published, so you can binge the whole thing without waiting. If you're looking for a series that rewards you for reading in order — where callbacks land, character arcs pay off, and the ending hits different because you were there from the beginning — this is worth clearing your schedule for.
Last updated April 2026
Start with Book 1. Always.
Start with These Violent Delights. It's Book 1 for a reason — the author built the world, the characters, and the tension in order. Skipping ahead means missing context that makes later books hit harder. Trust the process.
The 2 books, in verified profile order.
Every book in one line.
- These Violent Delights - Spice 0/5 | 464 pages | Ya Fantasy.
- Our Violent Ends - Spice 0/5 | 512 pages | Ya Fantasy.
Before you dive in.
Themes and content present in this series, based on book summaries and spice levels.
What you're signing up for.
Real talk: once you start, you won't want to stop. Plan accordingly.
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Quick answers.
Do I need to read These Violent Delights in order?
Yes. These Violent Delights is built to be read sequentially — characters develop across books, plot threads carry over, and later reveals depend on context from earlier installments. Starting out of order means missing the buildup that makes the payoff worth it. Start with Book 1: These Violent Delights.
How spicy is These Violent Delights?
The spice level in These Violent Delights ranges from clean — no explicit content. This series is on the cleaner side — the focus is on plot and character rather than explicit scenes.
How long will it take to read These Violent Delights?
The full verified local series set is 976 pages across 2 books. At an average reading speed, that's roughly 16 hours of reading time, or about 34 hours on audiobook. It's a manageable commitment — you could finish it in a dedicated weekend or spread it across a couple of weeks.
Is These Violent Delights finished?
Yes — These Violent Delights is complete with all 2 books published. You can read the entire series without waiting for future releases.
What is These Violent Delights about?
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong is a 2-book series in the verified local graph. A dark, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around romeo and juliet retelling, 1920s shanghai, gang war. 464 pages... The series builds on its foundation with each installment — characters deepen, stakes raise, and the story earns its payoff by the end.
Are there content warnings for These Violent Delights?
Yes — we've compiled content considerations for These Violent Delights in the content warnings section above. These are based on themes present in the book summaries and the spice level of the series.
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