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Star vs. the Forces of Evil Books in Order

Part ofAmber Benson Books in Order

Explore the Star vs. the Forces of Evil books by Amber Benson in order, with quick summaries, series context, and where these guides fit.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Star vs. the Forces of Evil books in publication order

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Star and Marco's Guide to Mastering Every Dimension

by Amber Benson

2017

Star Butterfly and Marco Diaz offer a funny, illustrated field guide to the people, monsters, parties, and strange worlds of their interdimensional travels. It is packed with practical tips, character notes, and discoveries from the show's universe.

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The Magic Book of Spells

by Amber Benson

2018

A lavish guide to the world of Star Butterfly, collecting spells, notes, and the history of Mewni's royal queens. Presented as Star's own magical book, it expands the show's lore with secrets, doodles, and plenty of chaos.

Star vs. the Forces of Evil books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Star and Marco's Guide to Mastering Every Dimension"

    Star and Marco's Guide to Mastering Every Dimension

    by Amber Benson

    2017Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Magic Book of Spells"

    The Magic Book of Spells

    by Amber Benson

    2018Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Book 2

Series background & context

Amber Benson's Star vs. the Forces of Evil books are companion guides to the animated fantasy series, not a new run of chapter-by-chapter adventures. They work best for readers who already enjoy Star Butterfly's fast, strange world and want more of its jokes, places, magical rules, and supporting characters.

Star is the princess of Mewni, a magical kingdom with a long history and plenty of royal complications. When she is sent to Earth, she becomes friends with Marco Diaz, a careful, practical kid who is often dragged into Star's wild plans. Together, they travel between dimensions, deal with monsters, and run into the kind of trouble that can begin with a party invitation and end with a magical disaster.

The setting is the point. Earth is where Star tries to handle school and friendship, while Mewni carries the deeper history of the Butterfly family, its queens, its spells, and its uneasy relationship with monsters. The series jumps easily from school comedy to fantasy quest, so the books follow suit. They are busy, colorful, and written as if the characters themselves have been allowed near the page.

Star and Marco's Guide to Mastering Every Dimension is a travel guide with personality. It offers tips on the odd corners of the universe, from social rules to creatures and destinations, while keeping Star and Marco's contrasting approaches in view. Star charges in. Marco usually brings a plan, or at least a backpack.

The Magic Book of Spells goes further into Mewni's history. Presented as the royal spell book, it gathers spells, notes, stories about Butterfly queens, and details that expand the world behind Star's wand. It is especially useful for readers who like fantasy lore and want to spend more time with the royal line.

Expect a lot of silliness, but not empty silliness.

These books treat the show's universe as a place with real history, messy family stories, and rules that are always one magical accident away from changing. They are good extras for fans, especially younger readers who enjoy fictional handbooks, doodles, maps, side comments, and a story world that feels much bigger than one dimension.

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