Galaxy Gladiators Books in Order

The Ultimate Guide to the Galaxy Gladiators Universe

Step into a steamy, starlit universe where fierce human women and battle-scarred alien alpha warriors ignite romance amidst interstellar chaos. Written by USA Today bestselling author Alana Khan, the Galaxy Gladiators series blends pulse-pounding gladiatorial combat, alien abductions, and heart-melting love stories. While each book is designed as a standalone novel with a guaranteed happy ending, the recurring characters, overarching rebellion plot, and cozy found-family dynamics mean you will get the absolute best experience by reading them in a specific order.

With over 20 main books and multiple spin-off series—collectively known as the "Alanaverse"—navigating this massive sci-fi romance world can feel a bit daunting. Below, we break down the recommended reading sequence, explain where the spin-off series fit, and provide the complete publication order to help you guide your journey.

The Recommended Reading Order

For the best character development and world-building progression, author Alana Khan recommends reading the core series in a combined chronological flow. This sequence places short stories and prequels exactly where they make the most sense narrative-wise, rather than strictly when they were published.

1. Zar (Book 1) – The essential starting point. Follows Anya, an abducted Earth woman, and Zar, a lion-like alien gladiator, as they team up to escape their captors and ignite a rebellion.
2. Terminus (Book 1.5) – A prequel novella that is best read right after Zar to flesh out the backstory of the gladiator arena and the rebellion's origins.
3. Shadow (Book 2) – Petra, a headstrong human heroine, finds herself paired with the scarred and brooding Shadow.
4. Tyree (Book 3) – Focuses on Tyree, a golden-skinned warrior, and his path to redemption and love.
5. Devolose (Book 4) – Explores the story of Devolose, continuing the emotional healing and romantic themes of the series.
6. Drayke (Book 5) – Flips the script by pairing Nova, a human gladiator, with Drayke, an honorable alien doctor navigating a forced breeding program.
7. Axxios and Braxxus (Book 6) – A thrilling double-romance installment following two brothers.
8. Jax-Xon (Book 6.5 / 13) – A shorter companion piece focusing on Jax-Xon, which can be read here or later in the sequence.
9. Sirius (Book 7) – A heartwarming and intense romance featuring Sirius, a canine-like alien gladiator.
10. Dax (Book 8) – Explores the story of Dax and his journey toward healing and finding love.
11. Beast (Book 9) – A beauty-and-the-beast style romance in space.
12. Ar’Tok (Book 10) – Ar'Tok, a fierce warrior, learns to open his heart to a resilient human woman.
13. Wrage (Book 11) – High-stakes emotional drama centering on the gladiator Wrage.
14. WarDog (Book 12) – Follows the gritty, protective warrior WarDog.
15. Stryker (Book 13) – The rebellion reaches new heights as Stryker fights for his mate.
16. Vartan (Book 14) – An emotionally complex story about Vartan finding peace.
17. Maximus (Book 15) – Focuses on the massive gladiator Maximus and his gentle counterpart.
18. Steele (Book 16) – A steamy romance following the stoic warrior Steele.
19. Tarrex (Book 17) – A high-spice romance featuring the protective Tarrex.
20. Zar-Rynn (Book 18) – Returning to familiar family legacies with the next generation of gladiators.
21. Valeris (Book 19) – A beautifully emotional romance featuring the mysterious Valeris.
22. Doctore (Book 20) – An age-gap romance between Ayla and Kyrian, a monk-like gladiator seeking peace.
23. Theos (Book 21) – Further expands the gladiator community and its ongoing survival.
24. Aries (Book 22) – A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story published in 2025 featuring a forced proximity redemption ritual.

Spin-Offs & Companion Series in the Alanaverse

Alana Khan’s universe expands far beyond the gladiatorial arenas. She has written three interconnected spin-off series that feature overlapping characters, settings, and events. While you can read them entirely on their own, inserting them at specific points in the main series will enrich your reading experience.

Galaxy Pirates

This series focuses on the rogue space captains and pirates operating in the same galaxy. It consists of the books Sextus, Thantose, Ssly, and Slag. The author recommends reading these after Devolose (Book 4) and before continuing to Drayke (Book 5).

Galaxy Sanctuary

Set on a peaceful sanctuary planet where former gladiators and refugees seek healing, this series includes Thran, Abraxx, Revikk, So'Lan, and Dhoom. The ideal placement for this subseries is right after Wrage (Book 11/12) and before starting Stryker (Book 13/14).

Galaxy Warriors

Focusing on the elite enforcement and combat squad of the galaxy, this series includes Torrvok, Roklyn, and Reever. These can be read at any point after finishing the main Galaxy Gladiators books, or alongside the later volumes as they share the same cosmic landscape.

What to Know Before You Start

Alana Khan’s background as a licensed psychotherapist heavily influences her writing. While the books are packed with high-steam romance, action, and sci-fi tropes, they also deal deeply with themes of trauma, recovery, bodily autonomy, and emotional vulnerability. The heroines are resilient survivors who refuse to be victims, and the alien heroes are often fighting their own inner demons and past abuse.

Because the books deal with topics like abduction and forced captivity, reader discretion is advised. However, Khan handles these themes with sensitivity, always prioritizing mutual respect, enthusiastic consent, and the emotional healing of her characters as they build a tight-knit, supportive community together.