BookBingeHierarchy Books in Order
The short answer
James Islington · 2 books
- How many books?
- There are 2 books in the Hierarchy series, published 2023–2025.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Will of the Many (2023).
About 1,500 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
An epic fantasy series following Vis Telimus, a fugitive former prince turned scholarship student, as he rises through the ranks of the Catenan Republic's brutal magical hierarchy while hiding a dangerous secret.
Here is the complete Hierarchy reading order — all 2 books by James Islington, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Will of the ManyFugitive former prince Vis Telimus infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to investigate a mysterious death while hiding his true identity.2023774 pages
- The Strength of the FewHaving survived his first year at the Academy, Vis is drawn deeper into Catenan politics and the empire's buried secrets.2025736 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 Hierarchy books are there?
There are 2 books in the Hierarchy series by James Islington, from The Will of the Many (2023) to The Strength of the Few (2025). Together they run to about 1,500 pages.
Is the Hierarchy series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is The Strength of the Few (2025), and James Islington hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Hierarchy book?
The Will of the Many (2023) is book one, at 774 pages. Fugitive former prince Vis Telimus infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to investigate a mysterious death while hiding his true identity.
Should I read the Hierarchy series in publication order?
Yes. For the Hierarchy series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Will of the Many (2023) through The Strength of the Few (2025).
How long does it take to read all Hierarchy books?
About 1,500 pages across 2 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Will of the Many (774 pages); the shortest is The Strength of the Few (736 pages).