BookBingeAssistant to the Villain Books in Order
The short answer
Hannah Nicole Maehrer · 4 books
- How many books?
- There are 4 books in the Assistant to the Villain series, published 2023–2026.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Adversary to the Villain (2026).
- Where to start
- Start with Assistant to the Villain (2023).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
A cozy fantasy romantic comedy following Evie Sage, assistant to Rennedawn's feared and misunderstood Villain, as their working relationship becomes entangled with prophecy, politics, and romance.
Here is the complete Assistant to the Villain reading order — all 4 books by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Assistant to the VillainEvie Sage takes a job as assistant to the terrifying Villain of Rennedawn and discovers he is nothing like his fearsome reputation suggests.2023342 pages
- Apprentice to the VillainAfter a public unmasking gone wrong, Evie and Trystan flee together and must outmaneuver a corrupt king while a dangerous prophecy closes in.2024368 pages
- Accomplice to the VillainEvie and Trystan search for the last piece of Rennedawn's storybook prophecy while trying to keep their feelings for each other strictly professional.2025384 pages
- Adversary to the VillainRevealed as the true holder of the Villain's magic, Evie struggles to control her new power as a dangerous prophecy threatens the kingdom.2026352 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Assistant to the Villain books are there?
There are 4 books in the Assistant to the Villain series by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, from Assistant to the Villain (2023) to Adversary to the Villain (2026). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is the Assistant to the Villain series finished?
Yes. Hannah Nicole Maehrer completed the series with Adversary to the Villain in 2026; all 4 books are out now.
What is the first Assistant to the Villain book?
Assistant to the Villain (2023) is book one, at 342 pages. Evie Sage takes a job as assistant to the terrifying Villain of Rennedawn and discovers he is nothing like his fearsome reputation suggests.
Should I read the Assistant to the Villain series in publication order?
Yes. For the Assistant to the Villain series, reading order and publication order are the same — Assistant to the Villain (2023) through Adversary to the Villain (2026).
How long does it take to read all Assistant to the Villain books?
About 1,400 pages across 4 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Accomplice to the Villain (384 pages); the shortest is Assistant to the Villain (342 pages).