The Isles Books in Order
Part ofKatie Cross Books in OrderExplore The Isles by Katie Cross in order, with short summaries and a guide to the books to help you choose where to start reading.
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The Isles books in publication order
5 books
The Queens and the Kings
by Katie Cross
2025
Britt and Henrik sail to the mainland seeking his missing mother, accompanied by a pirate and a magically infused ship. Rebellion, awakening wyverns, and ancient powers complicate their mission while growing feelings threaten the loyalties guiding them.
The Smoke and the Sea
by Katie Cross
2025
Dragul keeper Britt seeks her missing brother and protection for her tiny dragons, while soldier Henrik serves a tyrannical nation. A chance encounter aboard ship creates a reluctant partnership whose false romance draws them into secrets and approaching rebellion.
The Arcanist of Souls
by Katie Cross
2026
Einar enters the Halls of Lost Souls seeking the woman he hoped to save, guided by the former Arcanist’s daughter Clara. Their shared determination uncovers family secrets, but interference with neglected souls threatens consequences reaching far beyond the dead.
The Arcanist of the Sea
by Katie Cross
2026
Reunited with Mila, cursed sailor Pedr discovers his remaining time is running out. Seeking the Arcanist of Souls with ally Einar may offer release, but confronting that power forces him to weigh breaking the curse against protecting the woman he loves.
The Fury and the Glory
by Katie Cross
2026
Britt, Henrik, Pedr, and Einar enter the Siren Queens’ territory with different hopes of rescue and protection. Their efforts draw them into ancient curses and unstable alliances, forcing them to risk everything as the queens’ power threatens the isles.
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