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Alphas Books in Order

4 Books
2009 – 2011 Published
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01
Alphas
Alphas
2009
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02
Movers & Fakers
Movers & Fakers
2010
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03
Belle of the Brawl
Belle of the Brawl
2010
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04
Top of the Feud Chain
Top of the Feud Chain
2011
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How to Read the Alphas Series

Lisi Harrison's Alphas is a four-book young adult series following Skye Hamilton—a familiar face from The Clique—and other highly talented girls who have been invited to the ultra-exclusive, futuristic Alpha Academy. To follow the narrative arc, characters, and evolving rivalries correctly, you should read the books in their exact order of publication:

  1. Alphas (2009)
  2. Movers & Fakers (2010)
  3. Belle of the Brawl (2010)
  4. Top of the Feud Chain (2011)

Connecting Alphas with The Clique Universe

Because the main protagonist Skye Hamilton is originally introduced in The Clique, fans often wonder if they need to read the parent series first. Skye is an established eighth-grade socialite and dancer at Octavian Country Day (OCD) in the original books. While her background in The Clique provides extra depth to her character, Alphas takes place in a completely different, self-contained setting—a high-tech island boarding school run by eccentric billionaire Shira Brazille. You can easily start with the first Alphas book without reading the entire Clique series beforehand.

The Core Books and Timeline

  • Alphas (2009): Introduces Skye Hamilton and 100 exceptionally gifted girls (dancers, writers, inventors) competing for the top spot at the elite academy.
  • Movers & Fakers (2010): Ramps up the drama as secret identities, stolen spot opportunities, and shifting alliances threaten to disrupt the academy rankings.
  • Belle of the Brawl (2010): Focuses on intensifying personal rivalries, dance-offs, and romantic entanglements on the island.
  • Top of the Feud Chain (2011): The final book in the series, delivering a dramatic resolution to the girls' pursuits of success, love, and self-discovery at Alpha Academy.

Frequently Asked

QCan I read the Alphas series without reading The Clique?

Yes. Although the main character Skye Hamilton is a spinoff character from The Clique, the Alphas storyline is self-contained at Alpha Academy, making it easy to enjoy on its own.

QIn what order should I read the Alphas books?

You should read them in chronological publication order: Alphas, followed by Movers & Fakers, Belle of the Brawl, and finally Top of the Feud Chain.

QWho is the main character in the Alphas series?

The series features an ensemble cast of talented girls, but the primary anchor and point-of-view character carried over from Harrison's previous work is Skye Hamilton, a skilled dancer.

QWhere is the Alphas series set?

The story is set at Alpha Academy, an elite, high-tech boarding school built on a desert island shaped like an at-symbol (@), owned and run by billionaire Shira Brazille.

QIs the Alphas series finished?

Yes, the series concludes after four books with the release of Top of the Feud Chain in 2011.

QWhat age group is the Alphas series intended for?

The series is classified as Young Adult (YA) Contemporary Fiction / Chick Lit, generally targeted at readers aged 12 and up.