BookBingeThe Illuminae Files Books in Order
A propulsive YA space thriller told through leaked files, chat logs, and classified reports as survivors of a corporate war flee aboard a wounded fleet.
Here is the complete The Illuminae Files reading order — all 3 books by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Illuminae(2015)
- Gemina(2016)
- Obsidio(2018)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Illuminae Files series?
There are 3 books in the The Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, beginning with Illuminae (2015) and most recently Obsidio (2018).
What is the first The Illuminae Files book?
The first book is Illuminae, published in 2015. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Illuminae Files in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.