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Red Queen

Red Queen Reading Order

Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series starts with a girl who shouldn't have powers — and a court that will do anything to use or destroy her. The series spans 4 main books plus a collection of novellas. Reading order matters because each book ends on a major revelation that sets up the next.

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Complete Red Queen Book List

  1. 1

    Red Queen

    Victoria Aveyard·2015·Book 1 — Mare Barrow discovers her Silver-level powers in a Red girl's body
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  2. 2

    Glass Sword

    Victoria Aveyard·2016·Book 2 — Mare becomes the Scarlet Guard's reluctant symbol while hunting for other newbloods
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  3. 3

    King's Cage

    Victoria Aveyard·2017·Book 3 — Mare is captured; the war for Norta reaches a turning point
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  4. 4

    War Storm

    Victoria Aveyard·2018·Book 4 — The final battle; all sides converge
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  5. Broken Throne

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    Victoria Aveyard·2019·Novella collection — stories from secondary characters and the world history; best read after War Storm
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Red Queen — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Red Queen reading order?

Read in order: Red Queen (2015) → Glass Sword (2016) → King's Cage (2017) → War Storm (2018). The novella collection Broken Throne is optional and best read after War Storm, as it contains major spoilers.

How many Red Queen books are there?

There are 4 main novels (Red Queen, Glass Sword, King's Cage, War Storm) and 1 novella collection (Broken Throne). The main series is complete. Victoria Aveyard has since written the Realm Breaker epic fantasy trilogy.

Does Red Queen have a good ending?

War Storm provides a complete ending to the Red Queen saga that most fans find satisfying, though some aspects are bittersweet. The series earned its ending through the consequences it sets up across all four books.

Is there a Red Queen movie or show?

As of 2025, there is no Red Queen film or show adaptation, though Universal Pictures acquired the rights early on. No production has been officially confirmed.

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