The Iron Fey Books in Order

The short answer

Julie Kagawa · 4 books

How many books?
There are 4 books in The Iron Fey series, published 2010–2011.
Is it finished?
Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Iron Knight (2011).
Where to start
Start with The Iron King (2010).

About 1,300 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading

by Julie Kagawa · 4 books · ★ 4.42 average rating · Updated

Young AdultFantasyRomance

A half-human girl discovers she's part faery and is pulled into the war between two faery courts, torn between the boy she's always loved and a dangerous faery prince.

Here is the complete The Iron Fey reading order — all 4 books by Julie Kagawa, in the order you should read them:

Reading order

  1. The Iron KingMeghan Chase discovers she is half-faery and must journey into the dangerous Nevernever to rescue her kidnapped brother.2010126 pages
  2. The Iron DaughterCaught between warring faery courts, Meghan must navigate treachery and loss to protect the ones she loves.2010359 pages
  3. The Iron QueenBanished and hunted, Meghan embraces a new kind of power to save both the faery realms and the mortal world from an iron invasion.2011456 pages
  4. The Iron KnightThe stoic knight Ash undertakes a perilous quest to earn the right to be with Meghan, facing trials that could cost him his life.2011336 pages

Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Iron Fey books are there?

There are 4 books in The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa, from The Iron King (2010) to The Iron Knight (2011). Together they run to about 1,300 pages.

Is The Iron Fey series finished?

Yes. Julie Kagawa completed the series with The Iron Knight in 2011; all 4 books are out now.

What is the first Iron Fey book?

The Iron King (2010) is book one, at 126 pages. Meghan Chase discovers she is half-faery and must journey into the dangerous Nevernever to rescue her kidnapped brother.

Should I read The Iron Fey series in publication order?

Yes. For The Iron Fey series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Iron King (2010) through The Iron Knight (2011).

How long does it take to read all Iron Fey books?

About 1,300 pages across 4 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Iron Queen (456 pages); the shortest is The Iron King (126 pages).

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