The Stolen Heir Books in Order

The short answer

Holly Black · 2 books

How many books?
There are 2 books in The Stolen Heir series, published 2023–2024.
Is it finished?
Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Prisoner's Throne (2024).
Where to start
Start with The Stolen Heir (2023).

About 740 pages — roughly 12 hours of reading

by Holly Black · 2 books · ★ 3.9 average rating · Updated

FantasyYoung AdultRomance

Eight years after The Folk of the Air, the runaway changeling queen Wren and Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, are thrown together on a quest north that tests whether either of them can be trusted.

Here is the complete The Stolen Heir reading order — all 2 books by Holly Black, in the order you should read them:

Reading order

  1. The Stolen HeirWren, the runaway child queen of the Court of Teeth, is drawn back into Faerie when Prince Oak asks for her help against her mother, Lady Nore, on a perilous journey north.2023368 pages
  2. The Prisoner's ThronePrince Oak, held captive in the icy north by a newly powerful queen, must choose between winning back her trust and his loyalty to Elfhame as war looms.2024368 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 Stolen Heir books are there?

There are 2 books in The Stolen Heir series by Holly Black, from The Stolen Heir (2023) to The Prisoner's Throne (2024). Together they run to about 740 pages.

Is The Stolen Heir series finished?

Yes. Holly Black completed the series with The Prisoner's Throne in 2024; all 2 books are out now.

What is the first Stolen Heir book?

The Stolen Heir (2023) is book one, at 368 pages. Wren, the runaway child queen of the Court of Teeth, is drawn back into Faerie when Prince Oak asks for her help against her mother, Lady Nore, on a perilous journey north.

Should I read The Stolen Heir series in publication order?

Yes. For The Stolen Heir series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Stolen Heir (2023) through The Prisoner's Throne (2024).

How long does it take to read all Stolen Heir books?

About 740 pages across 2 books — roughly 12 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Stolen Heir (368 pages).

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