Mythos Academy Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order

To fully experience Gwen Frost's journey from a self-conscious outsider to a powerful mythological warrior, we highly recommend reading the Mythos Academy series in its chronological order. Because the narrative forms a continuous, character-driven story arc, skipping books or reading them out of sequence will lead to major spoilers regarding the identity of Reapers, character deaths, and the overall progression of the Chaos War.

Below is the complete, recommended reading path that integrates the main novels, the companion novellas, the crossover story, and the Colorado spinoff series:

Phase 1: Gwen Frost's Story (The Original Series)

• First Frost (Novella #0.5) – A prequel story that details the tragic death of Gwen's mother and the awakening of Gwen's psychometric abilities before she arrives at the academy.
• Touch of Frost (Book 1) – Gwen's first semester at Mythos Academy, where she investigates the murder of a popular girl and the theft of a dangerous artifact.
• Kiss of Frost (Book 2) – Gwen continues training while dodging a mysterious archer targeting her during the academy's winter carnival.
• Dark Frost (Book 3) – The mythological stakes rise as Gwen discovers a deeper conspiracy involving the Reapers of Chaos.
• Crimson Frost (Book 4) – Accused of a crime she did not commit, Gwen must clear her name while dealing with the impending threat of Loki's release.
• Spartan Frost (Novella #4.5) – A companion story told from Logan Quinn's perspective, providing crucial insight into his feelings and actions.
• Midnight Frost (Book 5) – Gwen travels to the snowy ruins of a Norse sanctuary to find a weapon capable of stopping Loki.
• Halloween Frost (Novella #5.5) – A short holiday adventure where Gwen has to deal with a mythological threat during Halloween. (Note: While some reading lists place this as Book 1.5, its publication timing and internal character dynamics align best between Midnight Frost and Killer Frost).
• Killer Frost (Book 6) – The epic finale of Gwen's main storyline, where she stands as Nike's Champion in the final battle against Loki and his Reapers.

Phase 2: The Crossover Novella

• Spider and Frost (Novella #6.5 / Elemental Assassin #19.5) – A fun, action-packed crossover where Gwen Frost teams up with Gin Blanco (the assassin known as the Spider) from Jennifer Estep's Elemental Assassin series. This takes place after Gwen's graduation and after the events of Last Strand in Gin's series.

Phase 3: Mythos Academy: Colorado (The Spinoff Trilogy)

After finishing Gwen's story, you can continue exploring the Mythos universe with this spinoff trilogy. It follows Gwen's cousin, Rory Forseti, a Spartan girl attending the Colorado branch of the academy:

• Spartan Heart (Spinoff Book 1) – Rory tries to find peace in Colorado after the Chaos War but gets pulled into a new mythological mystery.
• Spartan Promise (Spinoff Book 2) – Rory faces new threats and struggles to protect her friends as Reaper activities escalate in the Rocky Mountains.
• Spartan Destiny (Spinoff Book 3) – The final showdown for Rory and the Colorado academy branch.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

For this series, publication order and chronological order are almost identical, making the reading experience straightforward. Below is the list of releases by year:

What to Know Before You Start

Before diving into the books, here are a few practical tips to help you navigate Jennifer Estep's mythological world:

• Start with Touch of Frost: Although First Frost is chronologically first, it works best as a companion piece. Starting with the first full novel, Touch of Frost, is the best way to be introduced to the academy's setting, secondary characters, and the magic system.
• The Crossover is Optional but Fun: You do not need to read the Elemental Assassin series to enjoy Spider and Frost, but it adds a lot of flavor if you are familiar with both of Estep's major urban fantasy universes.
• A Self-Contained Spinoff: The Colorado spinoff trilogy has its own self-contained arc. However, because it deals with the aftermath of the main series' Chaos War and stars Gwen's cousin, reading the original six books first is highly recommended to avoid massive spoilers.