The Shadow War Books in Order

The Shadow War begins with Bound by Magic, a story set in Katerina Martinez's broader supernatural landscape of hidden powers, dangerous loyalties, and conflicts that cannot stay in the shadows forever.

Magic can bind people as easily as it can free them.

The series centers on a world where supernatural factions carry old grudges and personal choices can have consequences beyond one relationship or one city. The title points to the kind of pressure readers can expect: bonds that may offer safety, but can also become obligations, weapons, or traps.

As a newer entry in the catalog, Bound by Magic serves as the starting point for this strand of the shared world. It is a good option for readers who enjoy a paranormal-romance setup with larger conflict building around it, especially when the central characters have to work out whether their connection is a source of strength or another danger.

The tone fits Martinez's usual blend of action, supernatural mystery, and romantic tension. Characters have to navigate secrets, competing magical interests, and threats that ask them to choose sides before they have all the facts. The stakes are not only about winning a fight. They are also about deciding whom to trust when power comes with strings attached.

Start with Bound by Magic. It is the natural entry point for the series and introduces the magical conflict that gives The Shadow War its name.