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The Queen's Rising
By Rebecca Ross · 2 main books · Complete duology
Use this The Queen's Rising books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the duology clearly, and read the series in the simplest first-time order.
Start with: The Queen's Rising
About this series
The Queen's Rising is Rebecca Ross's completed YA fantasy duology, built around court politics, identity, loyalty, artistic ambition, and character-driven romantic tension.
If you are new to the series, start with The Queen's Rising and continue with The Queen's Resistance in publication order for the clearest first read.
Best first read: publication order.
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If you are new to the series, start with The Queen's Rising and continue with The Queen's Resistance in publication order for the clearest first read.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1
The Queen's Rising
2018
- 2
The Queen's Resistance
2019
Reading Order Notes
These The Queen's Rising reading order notes help first-time readers follow the duology clearly and keep the main character arc intact.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best The Queen's Rising reading order because this is a direct two-book sequence with a continuing emotional and political arc.
Can you skip any books?
No. First-time readers should read both books in order to follow the full story, character growth, and court-level conflict clearly.
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The Queen's Rising
Best first entry point for The Queen's Rising. Read this before the rest of the series.
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2
Main books
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Spice
Complete duology
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: YA court fantasy readers
Start with: The Queen's Rising
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reading order for The Queen's Rising series?
Read The Queen's Rising first, then The Queen's Resistance.
Is The Queen's Rising series complete?
Yes. The Queen's Rising is a complete two-book duology.
Should I read this before Letters of Enchantment?
Most romantasy readers will usually start with Letters of Enchantment first. The Queen's Rising is a better fit for readers who want Rebecca Ross's earlier YA fantasy style, with more court politics and a lighter romantic emphasis.
Who should start with The Queen's Rising?
This duology is a strong fit for readers who want YA fantasy, court politics, identity-driven storytelling, and a more character-focused Rebecca Ross series.
Is The Queen's Rising romantasy?
Not in the same way as Rebecca Ross's more romance-forward books. For most readers, it fits better as YA fantasy with romantic elements.