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11 Books
2011 – 2015 Published
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How to Read the Celestra Series

The Celestra series by Addison Moore blends young adult fantasy, angelic faction warfare, and intense romance on the mysterious Paragon Island. To follow Skyla Messenger's journey from a mind-reading teenager to a powerful faction leader, readers should follow the main series in order, followed by the companion stories and sequel series.

Recommended Reading Path

For the best reading experience, start with the main eight-book series (which contains nine actual volumes due to a split publication) and then explore the companion works and sequels:

  1. Ethereal (2011) - The essential starting point.
  2. Tremble (2011)
  3. Burn (2011)
  4. Wicked (2011)
  5. Vex (2011)
  6. Expel (2012)
  7. Toxic Part One (2012)
  8. Toxic Part Two (2012)
  9. Elysian (2013) - The epic conclusion to the main series.

Companion Books and retellings

Once you are familiar with the main story, you can expand your understanding of the universe with these companion works:

  • Ethereal Knights (2013): A retelling of the first book, Ethereal, but told from the perspectives of Logan and Gage. You can read this anytime after completing the first book.
  • Perfect Love (2013): A companion novella told from Logan's point of view, best read after finishing Elysian.
  • Season of the Witch (2015): A standalone prequel novel set in 1692 Salem focusing on Ezrina MacHatter. It can be read independently, but is most enjoyable after completing the main series.

Spin-offs and Connected Series

The story does not end with the main books. You can continue reading in the same universe via these series:

  • The Countenance Trilogy (Ephemeral, Evanescent, and Entropy): A companion trilogy that can be read independently or after Elysian.
  • Celestra Forever After: A New Adult sequel series that continues Skyla's story. Read this after completing the main Celestra books. The books include Celestra Forever After, The Dragon and the Rose, The Serpentine Butterfly, Crown of Ashes, Throne of Fire, All Hail the King, Roar of the Lion, and The Symmetry of Time.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting point for the Celestra series?

You should start with Ethereal, which introduces Skyla Messenger, Paragon Island, and the angelic factions.

QWhere does Season of the Witch fit into the reading order?

Season of the Witch is a prequel set in 1692 Salem. While it functions as a standalone, it is recommended to read it after completing the main series to better appreciate the lore.

QWhen should I read Ethereal Knights?

Since Ethereal Knights retells the events of the first book from Logan and Gage's perspectives, you can read it any time after finishing Ethereal.

QWhat is the difference between Celestra and Celestra Forever After?

The original Celestra is a Young Adult series focused on Skyla's high school years, whereas Celestra Forever After is a New Adult spin-off series following the characters as they grow older.

QIs the Countenance Trilogy directly related to Celestra?

Yes, The Countenance Trilogy takes place within the same universe. Bestselling author Addison Moore recommends reading it after finishing the main series, though it can be read independently.

QWhy is Toxic split into two parts?

The seventh installment of the main series, Toxic, is divided into Toxic Part One and Toxic Part Two. They must be read sequentially between Expel and Elysian.