How to Read the Forever Evermore Series in Order
The Forever Evermore series by Scarlett Dawn is a fast-paced, high-stakes New Adult paranormal fantasy. The series is written in a continuous timeline, meaning the publication order matches the chronological order perfectly. However, the saga is cleanly divided into two distinct character-driven story arcs that share the same magical universe.
Here is the recommended reading path for the main books:
Saga One: Lily Ruckler's Arc (The "King" Trilogy)
The first three books follow Lily Ruckler, a rare shifter-vampire hybrid whose forbidden heritage makes her both a target and a key player in the fragile peace between the Mystical races.
- King Hall (2013): Introduces Lily as she enters the prestigious academy of King Hall alongside three other supernatural prodigies representing the vampire, mage, and elemental factions.
- King Cave (2014): The stakes rise as human extremists threaten the Mystical world, forcing the young leaders to forge deeper alliances and spark forbidden romances.
- King Tomb (2014): The conclusion to Lily's primary story arc, where war erupts, secrets are laid bare, and Lily must embrace her hardened destiny to save her people.
Saga Two: Caroline "Caro" Jules' Arc (The "Chosen" Trilogy)
Books four through six shift perspective to Caroline "Caro" Jules, a quick-witted lawbreaker who discovers she is the new Prodigy Elemental, dragging her from death row straight into the middle of royal political intrigue.
- Chosen Thief (2015): Caro is broken out of a secure Mystical jail by her close companion, Sin, only to discover she holds the power of the elementals and must learn to navigate her new royal duties.
- Chosen Fool (2016): Caro must step up as Queen to her people, confronting political betrayals and dark forces that even the oldest Mystical Elders cannot contain.
- Chosen One (2017): A time-travel twist sends Caro back to the 1990s, where interacting with past rulers threatens the timeline and forces her to choose between the life she wants and the one she was born to lead.
The Status of Book Seven: Chosen Stars
- Chosen Stars (Forthcoming / Unreleased): Though widely listed across book catalog sites as the seventh installment of the series, Chosen Stars has not yet seen a formal public release. Readers should keep this in mind, as the story currently pauses after the events of Chosen One.
The World and Themes of Forever Evermore
What sets Forever Evermore apart from typical paranormal romance is its emphasis on platonic loyalty, chosen family, and complex political world-building. In this universe, supernatural society is divided into four distinct races: Shifters, Vampires, Mages, and Elementals. Each race has its own royalty, laws, and ancient rivalries, all of which converge at the academy of King Hall.
Readers who enjoy a blend of academy fantasy, political maneuvering, slow-burn romance, and strong female protagonists will find plenty to love here. While the first trilogy centers on Lily's struggle as an "abomination" hybrid, the second trilogy expands the lore by introducing spirit elementals, time travel, and deeper LGBTQ+ representation through Caro's bisexual identity and relationship dynamics.
Practical Reading Advice
Can the books be read as standalones? No. Because the political intrigue and character relationships carry over directly from book to book, starting with King Hall is highly recommended. Reading the "Chosen" trilogy without the context of the "King" trilogy will spoil the outcomes of the war and leave you confused about the returning cast, including Lily herself, who appears as an established leader in the later books.
Are there spin-offs or co-authored books? While Scarlett Dawn has written other popular paranormal and fantasy series (such as the corporate-shifter saga Origin and the co-authored series Vampire Crown), they are set in entirely different universes and do not crossover with the characters of Forever Evermore.