BookBingeThe Raven Cycle Books in Order
A psychic's daughter joins a tight-knit group of private-school boys on a quest to find a sleeping Welsh king, in a story tangled up with fate, magic, and love.
Here is the complete The Raven Cycle reading order — all 4 books by Maggie Stiefvater, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Raven Boys(2012)
- The Dream Thieves(2013)
- Blue Lily, Lily Blue(2014)
- The Raven King(2016)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Raven Cycle series?
There are 4 books in the The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater, beginning with The Raven Boys (2012) and most recently The Raven King (2016).
What is the first The Raven Cycle book?
The first book is The Raven Boys, published in 2012. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Raven Cycle in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.