Reading Order for Kay L. Moody's Books

The lists below have my books in publication order, simply because that is my personal favorite order for reading books. But some of the books also have a * by them. The * denotes books that serve as entry points. If you’ve never read any of my books before, you can start with any book with a * by it.

All links on this page lead to my publisher website (where I get the most royalties). But the books are also available from nearly all online bookstores, including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Kobo, Book Depository, Waterstones, etc. They can also be requested from your library.

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Fae, Faerie, Epic Fantasy, Enemies to Lovers

My fae world has two series, an original series and a spin off series.

The Fae of Bitter Thorn (original series)
Published: 2020-2021

*Book 0 (prequel): Heir of Bitter Thorn (Not strictly necessary to read, though it does clarify things. Can be read at any point throughout the series, but works especially well before or after Book 1.)

*Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn

Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn

*2.5 (short story): Dragon of Fairfrost (Available in the BUNDLE. Works as a standalone and can be read at any point.)

Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn

Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn

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Fae and Crystal Thorns (spin off series)
Published: 2022-2024

*Book 1: Flame & Crystal Thorns

Book 2: Shadow & Crystal Thorns

*Standalone: Nutcracker of Crystalfall (Technically a prequel to this series, but it’s a standalone that can be read at any point, even before the original series. Plus, it’s FREE!)

Book 3: Blade & Crystal Thorns

Book 4: Coming soon

Book 5: Coming soon