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Reading Order Guide
Every Rachel L. Schade book in the order readers usually enjoy them most. The series are independent of one another, so you can start with any shelf that calls to you.
Fae of Brytwilde
In progress, best read in order
1. Castle of Dusk and Shadows (2023)
2. Fortress of Blood and Power (2023)
3. Queen of Stars and Spirits, companion novella (2024)
Cursed Empire
Complete quartet, read in order
1. Empire of Dragons (2021)
2. Empire of Traitors (2022)
3. Empire of Monsters (2022)
4. Empire of Ruins (2022)
Silent Kingdom
Complete trilogy plus prequel
1. Silent Kingdom (2018)
2. Forsaken Kingdom (2018)
3. Broken Kingdom (2020)
Prequel: Mortal Kingdom novella (2020), read any time
An omnibus edition collects the full trilogy in one volume.
Standalones
Read in any order
Manor of Wind and Nightmares (2025), a Persuasion retelling
Ruin of Revenants (2026), enemies to lovers with a phoenix shifter
Not sure which shelf is yours?
Want the fan favorite? Castle of Dusk and Shadows.
Want a finished story today? The Cursed Empire quartet or the Silent Kingdom trilogy.
Only have a weekend? Either standalone.
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