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24 Books
2 Reading orders
2013 – 2023 Published
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Where to Start Reading Angelbound

If you're new to the Angelbound universe, the absolute best place to start is the main series, Angelbound Origins (also known as the Myla Lewis series). The very first book, Angelbound, introduces Myla, the realm of Purgatory, and the core conflict. Starting anywhere else will spoil major plot points and leave you confused about the complex supernatural hierarchy.

Angelbound Origins: Publication vs. Chronological Order

For the most part, the main Angelbound Origins series follows a straightforward chronological path. However, there is one major exception: Armageddon. While it was published third in 2014, chronologically it serves as the seventh book in the Origins lineup. Reading it third can disrupt the flow of Myla's early journey.

Recommended Chronological Order (Origins Series)

To follow the timeline correctly, read the main books in this order:

  1. Angelbound (2013)
  2. Scala (2014)
  3. Acca (2016)
  4. Thrax (2017)
  5. The Dark Lands (2018)
  6. The Brutal Time (2019)
  7. Armageddon (2014)
  8. Quasi Redux (2020)
  9. Clockwork Igni (2021)
  10. Lady Reaper (2022)
  11. Reaper Games (2023)
  12. Angry Gods (2023)

Exploring the Spin-offs and Companion Series

Christina Bauer has expanded the Angelbound universe into three distinct companion series. All of these books are written solely by Bauer (there are no co-authored titles in the fiction lineup). You can read these after finishing the first few Origins books or alongside them:

Angelbound Lincoln

This subseries retells the events of the main series and expands the lore from the perspective of Lincoln, the demon-hunting high prince.

  • Duty Bound
  • Lincoln
  • Trickster
  • Baculum
  • Angelfire
  • Rixa

Angelbound Offspring

Focusing on the next generation of characters in the universe, this series follows Myla and Lincoln's children and their peers.

  • Maxon
  • Portia
  • Zinnia
  • Rhodes
  • Kaps
  • Mack
  • Huntress
  • Gage

Angelbound Xavier

A companion series that focuses on the character Xavier.

  • Archenemy
  • Archnemesis

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Angelbound series?

You should start with the very first book of the Origins series, Angelbound. This introduces Myla Lewis and the world of Purgatory.

QWhy is Armageddon read seventh instead of third?

Although Armageddon was published third in 2014, the author recommends reading it seventh in chronological order, after The Brutal Time, to maintain the story's timeline.

QAre there any co-authored books in the Angelbound universe?

No, all fiction books in the Angelbound universe are written solely by Christina Bauer.

QWhat are the different subseries in the Angelbound universe?

The universe consists of Angelbound Origins (the main storyline), Angelbound Lincoln (Lincoln's perspective), Angelbound Offspring (next-generation characters), and Angelbound Xavier.

QCan I read the Lincoln series first?

It is not recommended. The Angelbound Lincoln series references key events from the main series, so you should read at least the first few Origins books first.

QHow many books are in the Angelbound universe in total?

There are over 25 books across the various subseries, including the 12 core Origins books, the Lincoln spin-offs, the Offspring next-generation series, and the Xavier series.