Demigods Academy Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order for Demigods Academy

If you are planning to dive into the magical trials of the Demigods Academy universe, there is only one logical way to go: absolute chronological order. Because the narrative is a highly serialized, continuous journey following the protagonist, Melany Richmond, skipping books or reading them out of sequence will leave you hopelessly lost in the Underworld. The authors, Elisa S. Amore and Kiera Legend, structured the initial 12-book run into four distinct "Seasons," each consisting of a three-book arc that builds upon the last.

Season 1: The Academy Trials (Books 1–3)

Your journey begins with Melany Richmond, an outcast rebel with blue hair who steals a divine Shadowbox invitation meant for her wealthy rival. This act of defiance thrusts her into a secret training ground run by the Greek gods themselves. In these first three books, Melany has to survive brutal trials, figure out her own mysterious lineage, and navigate the initial spark of conflict between the gods.

• Demigods Academy - Year One (2019): Melany enters the Academy under false pretenses, facing training under deities like Athena and Apollo while trying to keep her stolen identity a secret.
• Demigods Academy - Year Two (2019): The setting shifts dramatically as Melany trains under Hades in the Underworld, wrestling with rising dark powers and romantic tension.
• Demigods Academy - Year Three (2020): An ancient threat looms as the Titans begin to stir, forcing Melany to take sides in a conflict that threatens both the mortal and immortal realms.

Season 2: The Rising Shadows (Books 4–6)

With the initial Academy years behind her, Season Two expands the scope of the world beyond classroom trials. Melany is no longer just a student trying to survive; she is a key player in the cosmic balance, dealing with memory theft, darkness, and ancient magic.

• The Threads Of Life (2020): Melany searches for answers about the Fates and her own destiny while dealing with the fallout of the Titan conflict.
• The Cave of Memory (2020): An exploration of lost histories and hidden secrets that the gods have desperately tried to keep buried.
• The Day of Darkness (2020): A high-stakes survival story where the light of Olympus is threatened, and Melany must rally her allies to prevent total eclipse.

Season 3: Olympian Discord (Books 7–9)

Season Three turns up the pressure, introducing new divine figures, planar threats, and a deeper exploration of mythology's darkest corners.

• The Corpse King (2021): Melany faces off against a dangerous undead threat that challenges the authority of both Hades and the Olympian council.
• Hours Of Olympus (2021): Time is of the essence as Melany is forced to play by the rules of the highest court of the gods.
• The Wheel Of Time (2021): Melany must confront the turning gears of fate itself in a battle that leads directly into the final season.

Season 4: The Final Term (Books 10–12)

The core Demigods Academy saga wraps up with Season Four, resolving Melany's central story arc, the fate of the Academy, and her relationships with the gods and her companions.

• Darkness Rising (2022): The ultimate shadow threatens to swallow the Academy, forcing Melany to push her powers to their absolute limits.
• Stopping Time (2022): A race against the clock to repair the damage done to the timeline and the fabric of the magical world.
• End Of Term (2022): The grand finale of the original 12-book series, bringing closure to Melany's undergraduate era.

Continuing the Adventure: Demigods Legacy (Gods of Chaos)

For readers who aren't ready to leave the world of divine magic behind, the story does not end with book 12. Author Kiera Legend continued the saga solo with a sequel spin-off series officially titled Gods of Chaos, though it is frequently referred to by fans and retailers as the Demigods Legacy subseries (and often numbered sequentially as Books 13 through 16 of the main Demigods Academy line). This sequel run continues to follow Melany as she deals with primordial threats, world rifts, and new mythologies.

• Demigods Legacy: The Primordial Rift (Book 13 / 2025)
• Demigods Legacy: The Feather of Truth (Book 14 / 2025)
• Demigods Legacy: The Battle Crow (Book 15 / 2025)
• Demigods Legacy: The Nine Tails (Book 16 / 2026)

Demigods Academy Complete Chronological List

Here is the absolute chronological reading order of the entire universe, including the core co-authored series and the solo Kiera Legend sequel books:

1. Demigods Academy - Year One (2019)
2. Demigods Academy - Year Two (2019)
3. Demigods Academy - Year Three (2020)
4. The Threads Of Life (2020)
5. The Cave of Memory (2020)
6. The Day of Darkness (2020)
7. The Corpse King (2021)
8. Hours Of Olympus (2021)
9. The Wheel Of Time (2021)
10. Darkness Rising (2022)
11. Stopping Time (2022)
12. End Of Term (2022)
13. Demigods Legacy: The Primordial Rift (2025)
14. Demigods Legacy: The Feather of Truth (2025)
15. Demigods Legacy: The Battle Crow (2025)
16. Demigods Legacy: The Nine Tails (2026)

Crucial Reading Caveats and Name Confusion

There is one massive trap that fantasy readers should avoid when searching for this series online. Book 9 in the series is titled The Wheel of Time. This book is a fast-paced urban fantasy installment featuring Melany Richmond and Greek gods. It is entirely unrelated to Robert Jordan's legendary 14-book high fantasy epic of the same name. If you are ordering physical copies, double-check that you are buying the book co-authored by Elisa S. Amore and Kiera Legend, rather than the famous Jordan masterpiece!

What to Know Before You Start: Practical Reader Advice

Before you dive in, keep these practical tips in mind to get the best experience out of the series:

• No Standalones Here: Unlike some urban fantasy series where each book tells a self-contained detective story or monster-of-the-week plot, Demigods Academy is one continuous narrative. You cannot start with Book 4 or Book 7 without being completely lost. Start at the very beginning with Year One.
• Season Box Sets: Because the books are relatively short and fast-paced, the authors have bundled them into "Seasons" containing three books each. Buying these box sets (or their audiobook equivalents) is often much more cost-effective than buying all 12–16 books individually.
• A Shift in Tone: The first three books (Season 1) lean heavily into classic magical academy tropes—think sorting trials, classes, and school rivalries. As the series progresses into Seasons 2, 3, and 4, the story evolves into a darker, high-stakes save-the-world adventure with a heavier focus on mythology and romance.
• A Collaborative Division: The first 12 books are a collaborative effort between Elisa S. Amore and Kiera Legend. If you notice a slight shift in style when moving on to Book 13 (The Primordial Rift), that is because Kiera Legend took over the universe solo for the Demigods Legacy sequel arc.