The Recommended Reading Path
Because Academy of Beasts is written as a continuous, fast-paced serial, you must read the books in numerical order. The story carries over directly from one book to the next, often ending on dramatic cliffhangers. Starting anywhere other than the very first installment will leave you completely lost in the lore and relationships.
Academy of Beasts Books in Publication Order
The series consists of 50 short installments published between 2020 and 2023. Since the chronological order aligns perfectly with the publication order, this list is your definitive guide:
- 2020 Releases (Books I to XXIV): Academy of Beasts I through XXIV. These books establish Fiona's entry into the shifter academy, the five shifters vying for her heart (Dracus, Theo, Enrique, Jasper, and Ren), and the looming threat of the Slayers.
- 2021 Releases (Books XXV to XXXVIII): Academy of Beasts XXV through XXXVIII. This block escalates the supernatural conflicts, introduces deeper mysteries about Fiona's past, and tests the group's alliances.
- 2022 Releases (Books XXXIX to XLV): Academy of Beasts XXXIX through XLV. These volumes ramp up the stakes as the war with the Slayers reaches critical points.
- 2023 Releases (Books XLVI to L): Academy of Beasts XLVI through L. The final five books of the series bring Fiona’s grand story to its ultimate conclusion.
Are There Spin-offs or Co-authored Works?
The Academy of Beasts series is written entirely by Becca Fanning, with no co-authors or official spin-offs set within the same universe. However, fans of her writing style and reverse harem shifter tropes frequently transition to her other popular series, such as Pride or MC Bear Mates.