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Rachel Gillig Books in Order
Read Rachel Gillig books in order, including The Shepherd King and The Stonewater Kingdom, with the best starting point for new readers. Public series pages identify The Shepherd King as a completed duology and The Stonewater Kingdom as her newer ongoing fantasy romance series.
New to Rachel Gillig? Start with One Dark Window.
Series by Rachel Gillig
The Shepherd King
2 books · Complete
Best for readers who want gothic fantasy, eerie magic, and the clearest Rachel Gillig starting point. Goodreads lists One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns as the main duology.
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The Stonewater Kingdom
2 books · Ongoing
Start here after The Shepherd King if you want Rachel Gillig’s newer romantasy world. Hachette and Goodreads both identify The Knight and the Moth as the opening book in this series, with The Knave and the Moon following.
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Best place to start
Start with The Shepherd King and begin at One Dark Window. This is the clearest first-time path for most readers.
Then continue in publication order inside that series before branching to another entry point.
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Where should you start with Rachel Gillig?
Start with The Shepherd King if you want the most established Rachel Gillig entry point.
Choose The Stonewater Kingdom afterward if you want to continue into her newer romantasy series.
Reading Rachel Gillig in order
The easiest way to read Rachel Gillig books in order is to begin with One Dark Window, finish The Shepherd King, and then move into The Stonewater Kingdom. Public series listings make that path especially clean.
About Rachel Gillig
Rachel Gillig is best known for The Shepherd King, The Stonewater Kingdom and is a strong fit for readers who want clear series entry points and in-order guidance.
If you are new to Rachel Gillig, start with The Shepherd King.
Why Readers Like Rachel Gillig
- Character-driven fantasy romance
- Clear series momentum
- Strong emotional stakes
- Memorable worldbuilding
- Beginner-friendly entry paths
Explore Rachel Gillig Series
New readers: start with The Shepherd King.
Best first book: One Dark Window.
Want an alternative entry point: try The Stonewater Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Rachel Gillig series to start with?
For most readers, The Shepherd King is the best Rachel Gillig series to start with because it begins with One Dark Window, her clearest and most established entry point.
Is One Dark Window a standalone?
No. One Dark Window is book one of The Shepherd King duology.
Does Rachel Gillig have a new series after The Shepherd King?
Yes. Public series pages identify The Stonewater Kingdom as Rachel Gillig’s newer series, beginning with The Knight and the Moth.
Which Rachel Gillig book should romantasy readers start with?
Most romantasy readers should start with One Dark Window, then continue to Two Twisted Crowns before moving on to her newer series work.