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Start with Poison Princess and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Poison Princess
Book 1 by Kresley Cole • Published 2012
Sixteen‑year‑old Evie Greene survives a world‑ending event only to discover her terrifying visions were prophecies and she is the living Empress of the tarot. Teaming up with rebellious classmate Jack Deveaux, she mus...
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Arcana Chronicles reading order
Ends with From the Grave
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Book 1:Poison Princess
Kresley Cole • 2012
Sixteen‑year‑old Evie Greene survives a world‑ending event only to discover her terrifying visions were prophecies and she is the living Empress of the tarot. Teaming up with rebellious classmate Jack Deveaux, she mus...
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Book 2:Endless Knight
Kresley Cole • 2013
Reeling from betrayal and loss, Evie tries to lead a fragile alliance of Arcana while juggling her feelings for mortal Jack and ancient, magnetic Death. As new enemies close in and long‑buried memories surface, she ha...
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Book 3:Dead of Winter
Kresley Cole • 2015
In a frozen, post‑Flash world, Evie must rescue Jack from the sadistic Lovers card while uneasy ally Death shadows her every move. To defeat their enemies, the three may have to work together, forcing Evie to face bot...
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Book 4:Day Zero
Kresley Cole • 2016
Serving as a companion to the Arcana novels, Day Zero collects snapshots from multiple Arcana just before and immediately after the apocalypse. Each vignette reveals how different teens discovered their powers, the ch...
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Book 5:Arcana Rising
Kresley Cole • 2016
After a devastating attack shatters her alliance, Evie must regroup, search for missing allies, and face a terrifying new Arcana who can raise the dead. Torn between love, survival, and her growing role as a leader, s...
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Book 6:The Dark Calling
Kresley Cole • 2018
As the Arcana game nears its end, Evie faces shocking revelations about her pregnancy, her powers, and the true purpose of the tarot. With alliances crumbling and enemies gathering, she must choose whom to trust and h...
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Book 7:From the Grave
Kresley Cole • 2023
In the final Arcana Chronicles novel, Evie must confront the source of the game itself and decide whether to accept, subvert, or destroy the role she was born to play. With old enemies returning and sacrifices mountin...
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Arcana Chronicles FAQ
What is the best order to read the Arcana Chronicles series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Poison Princess.
How many books are in the Arcana Chronicles series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Arcana Chronicles series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Arcana Chronicles series?
New readers should start with Poison Princess, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Arcana Chronicles series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2012 to 2023.