Can I read the Coven Saga seasons out of order?

Yes, each season (like Elemental Magic or Academy Magic) has its own self-contained plot and main characters. However, reading in chronological order is highly recommended to fully appreciate the overarching plot and character cameos.

Where should I start reading Chandelle LaVaun's books?

The best starting point is The Chosen Witch (the prequel novella) followed by The Lost Witch , which kicks off the Elemental Magic season of the Coven Saga.

Who is the co-author of The Night Realm series?

The Night Realm series is co-authored by Chandelle LaVaun and fellow urban fantasy author Megan Montero .

Do I need to read the School of Magical Arts novellas?

While they are companion novellas, books like The City Witch and The Uptown Witch expand the universe and feature characters who appear in the main novels. It is best to read them in their recommended slots .

Is Of Blood & Nightmares part of the Coven Saga?

No, Of Blood & Nightmares is part of the Forgotten Kingdoms series, a multi-author project of standalone fantasy romance novels.

Chandelle LaVaun Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, readers should dive into Chandelle LaVaun's books in a specific sequence. While her major series are split into themed seasons that can technically stand on their own, they all exist within a tightly woven, shared universe. Reading them in order ensures you catch every cross-character cameo, recurring villain, and overarching prophecy that builds up to the grand finale.

Where to Start: The Coven Saga

The Coven Saga is the crown jewel of LaVaun’s work, structured like a multi-season TV show. It is highly recommended to start with this universe before exploring her other series. Here is the definitive reading path:

The Chosen Witch (2018) – The essential prequel novella to set the stage.
The Lost Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 1. The perfect introduction to the magic system.
The Brave Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 2.
The Rebel Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 3.
The Broken Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 4.
The Eternal Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 5.
The Aether Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 6.
The Fire Witch (2018) – Season 1: Elemental Magic, Book 7 (Sequel Novella).
The Hidden Witch (2019) – Season 2: Academy Magic, Book 1. Focuses on Bettina Blair and a hate-to-love romance.
The Fallen Witch (2019) – Season 2: Academy Magic, Book 2.
The City Witch (2019) – Companion novella set in the School of Magical Arts.
The Wild Witch (2019) – Season 2: Academy Magic, Book 3.
The Frozen Witch (2019) – Season 2: Academy Magic, Book 4.
The Secret Witch (2019) – Season 2: Academy Magic, Book 5.
The Uptown Witch (2020) – Companion novella.
The Empire Witch (2020) – Companion novella.
The Rose Witch (2021) – Old Magic, Book 1. A standalone novel that ties directly into the main story.
The Cursed Witch (2021) – Season 3: Fae Magic, Book 1.
The Rogue Witch (2021) – Season 3: Fae Magic, Book 2.
The Rotten Witch (2021) – Season 3: Fae Magic, Book 3.
The Death Witch (2022) – Season 3: Fae Magic, Book 4.
The Wolf Witch (2023) – Season 4: Shifter Magic, Book 1.
The Blood Witch (2023) – Season 4: Vampire Magic, Book 1.
The Potion Witch (2024) – Season 4: Vampire Magic, Book 2.
The Scarlet Witch (2025) – Season 4: Vampire Magic, Book 3.

Co-Authored Universes: The Night Realm

In addition to her solo work, Chandelle LaVaun has teamed up with Megan Montero to create The Night Realm. Like the Coven Saga, it features subseries, but it centers around fae, mages, and seasonal magic. The recommended reading order for this universe is:

The Magic Marked Subseries

This trilogy kicks off the main events of The Night Realm and should be read first.

Midnight Mage (2020)
Marvel Mage (2020)
Master Mage (2021)

The Court Marked Subseries

Following the mages, the story transitions to fae-centric conflicts.

Fatal Fae (2022)
Fiery Fae (2023)
Final Fae (2024)

Seasonal Marked Novellas

These books add lighthearted holiday romance and side adventures that complement the main series.

Bite Me, Santa (2021) – Christmas Marked Book 1
Jingle My Bells (2021) – Christmas Marked Book 2
Trim My Tree (2022) – Christmas Marked Book 3
Ride My Sleigh (2022) – Christmas Marked Book 4
Stuff My Stocking (2022) – Christmas Marked Book 5
Trick My Treat (2024) – Halloween Marked Book 1

Anthology and Standalone Works

For readers who want to experience LaVaun's contribution to wider multi-author projects, she has written books in shared worlds:

Forgotten Kingdoms Series

LaVaun kicked off the multi-author Forgotten Kingdoms universe. While the other books in the series are written by authors like G.K. DeRosa and Megan Montero, they are all designed as standalone fantasy romances that can be read in any order. LaVaun's contribution is:

Of Blood & Nightmares (2023)

Gods Reborn Series

This mythologically-inspired series focuses on reincarnation and Greek gods. The best starting point is the prequel novella:

Queen of Death (2022)

What to Know Before You Start

Chandelle LaVaun outlines her series meticulously, often planning dozens of books in advance to plant clues that pay off seasons later. Because of this, read-order purists will get the most satisfaction by adhering strictly to the publication/chronological order of the Coven Saga. However, if you are particularly drawn to a specific mythological creature—such as shifters or vampires—you can jump into the start of that specific "season" (e.g., The Hidden Witch for Academy Magic or The Blood Witch for Vampire Magic) without being completely lost, though you will miss some character history and world-building context.