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Magic and Mayhem Books in Order

10 Books
2015 – 2021 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

The Magic and Mayhem series follows the overarching story of Zelda, a sassy witch who goes from a magic prison parolee to a powerful figure in the supernatural community. Because the series features continuous character arcs, relationship developments, and recurring jokes, you should read the books in order of their release. Here is the recommended reading path for the main series:

  1. Switching Hour (2015) – The book that starts it all. Zelda is paroled from magic prison with limited powers and sent to Assjacket, West Virginia, to act as a Shifter Whisperer. Here, she meets Mac, an egotistical werewolf convinced she is his mate.
  2. Witch Glitch (2015) – Zelda continues to navigate life in Assjacket while dealing with her dysfunctional magical past and a series of hilarious paranormal glitches.
  3. A Witch in Time (2016) – Combining supernatural antics with emotional growth, this installment sees Zelda staging a chaotic local theater production while healing old wounds.
  4. Magically Delicious (2016) – Zelda faces her biggest challenge yet: pregnancy, extreme carb cravings, and dark forces threatening her found family.
  5. A Tale of Two Witches (2017) – This book shifts some focus onto Zelda’s loyal best friend Sassy, exploring her background and her relationship with kangaroo shifter Jeeves.
  6. Three's A Charm (2018) – Zelda’s magical duties increase as the quirky town of Assjacket faces fresh waves of chaotic trouble.
  7. Switching Witches (2019) – Zelda is back with more unfiltered quips and magical mishaps that test her relationships and her powers.
  8. Your Broom or Mine? (2020) – The eighth core novel continues the wild, romantic ride as Zelda deals with new supernatural threats.
  9. The Bad Boys of Assjacket (2020) – A novella focusing on Zelda's three chubby, crime-loving familiar cats—Fat Bastard, Boba Fett, and Jango Fett—as they attempt to go straight for a week.
  10. The Newly Witch Game (2021) – Zelda competes for the coveted title of "Future Baba Yaga" against her nemesis, Medusa Jones, featuring a high-stakes supernatural Cornhole tournament.

What to Know Before You Start

Set in the fictional, eccentric town of Assjacket, West Virginia, Robyn Peterman’s series is famous for its fast-paced, highly comedic, and steamy paranormal romance. Described as the literary love child of Amy Schumer and Janet Evanovich, the books feature a unique brand of creative swearing, irreverent banter, and adult themes. Zelda, the protagonist, is a witch who initially preferred designer clothing and luxury vacations over her duties as a white healer, making her a delightfully unconventional heroine.

Key secondary characters include Zelda's best friend Sassy, whom she met in magic prison, and Sassy's partner Jeeves, a kangaroo shifter. The romance between Zelda and her werewolf mate, Mac, serves as the main romantic anchor of the series, alongside a colorful cast of vampires, trolls, and talking cats.

Chronological vs. Publication Order

There is no divergence between the chronological timeline of the story and the publication dates. The narrative flows directly from book to book, meaning the publication order listed above is the only way to read the series without spoiling major plot points, pregnancies, or character deaths.

Understanding the Magic and Mayhem Universe

Due to the popularity of the series, Robyn Peterman launched the collaborative Magic and Mayhem Universe. Under this project, other authors write authorized spin-offs set in the same world. While these books expand on the lore of Assjacket and its quirky residents, they are not necessary to understand Zelda's core journey. You can read the main ten books by Peterman first, and then dive into the external universe novels if you want more stories from this wacky world.

Practical Reader Advice

Because the overarching plot depends on Zelda’s character growth and her shifting status in the magical hierarchy, these books cannot be read as standalones. Starting anywhere other than Switching Hour will leave you confused by the complex web of relationships and inside jokes. If you enjoy laugh-out-loud humor, found-family dynamics, and plenty of romance, this series is the perfect escape.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Magic and Mayhem series?

You should start with the first book, Switching Hour, to understand Zelda's background, her arrival in Assjacket, and how she meets her werewolf mate, Mac.

QCan the Magic and Mayhem books be read out of order?

No. The series features continuous plotlines, character evolution, and relationship milestones that require you to read them in strict publication order.

QWhat is the setting of the Magic and Mayhem books?

The series is set in the eccentric, magical town of Assjacket, West Virginia, filled with vampires, shifters, trolls, and witches.

QWho is the main love interest in the series?

Zelda's main love interest is Mac, an egotistical but devoted werewolf shifter who is convinced that Zelda is his fated mate.

QWhat is the Magic and Mayhem Universe?

It is a collaborative shared-world project where other authors write authorized spin-off stories set in Robyn Peterman's fictional town of Assjacket.

QWhat is the premise of 'The Bad Boys of Assjacket'?

This novella shifts focus to Zelda's three mischievous, crime-loving cats—Fat Bastard, Boba Fett, and Jango Fett—as they try to obey the law for a week.