Black Throne books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Black Throne series?"

"There are two books in the Black Throne series, published between 1999 and 2000."

Q: "What is the first book in the Black Throne series?"

"The first book in the Black Throne series is The Black Queen, published in 1999."

Q: "Do you need to read The Fey before Black Throne?"

"Yes. The Black Throne books are a direct continuation of The Fey series, picking up storylines and characters from the earlier novels. Reading the first five Fey books beforehand is strongly recommended."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Black Queen	1999	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy
2	The Black King	2000	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	Buy

The Black Throne duology consists of The Black Queen (1999) and The Black King (2000), continuing the story begun in Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Fey series. The two novels deal with questions of succession, power, and the ongoing tensions between the Fey and the people of Blue Isle.

These books bring the major conflicts of The Fey to a head, making them essential reading for anyone invested in the series. They can also be found listed as part of the broader Fey saga, since the storylines are deeply interconnected.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Throne series?

There are two books in the Black Throne series, published between 1999 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Black Throne series?

The first book in the Black Throne series is The Black Queen, published in 1999.

Do you need to read The Fey before Black Throne?

Yes. The Black Throne books are a direct continuation of The Fey series, picking up storylines and characters from the earlier novels. Reading the first five Fey books beforehand is strongly recommended.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order