Born Magic books in order

The Born Magic series collects Old World stories and novellas tied to the broader Boundary Magic and Scarlett Bernard universe, including the diary novel Born Magic: The Diary of Scarlett Bernard.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Boundary Crossed 2015 Melissa F. Olson N/A
2 Born Magic 2020 Melissa F. Olson Buy
3 Malediction 2015 Melissa F. Olson N/A
4 Boundary Lines 2015 Melissa F. Olson N/A
5 Boundary Born 2016 Melissa F. Olson N/A
6 Boundary Broken 2019 Melissa F. Olson N/A
7 Boundary Haunted 2019 Melissa F. Olson N/A
8 Old World War 2022 Melissa F. Olson N/A

The Born Magic series gathers the Old World content that connects the Boundary Magic books with the Scarlett Bernard and Disrupted Magic storylines, including novellas and the 2020 diary novel. Born Magic: The Diary of Scarlett Bernard is a different kind of entry in the universe. Rather than a conventional narrative, it is written as Scarlett’s own private account of the events of the Old World, which gives Olson room to explore the character’s voice and interior life more directly than the third-person novels allow.

This corner of the Old World is particularly suited to readers who have already spent time with both the LA and Colorado branches of the universe and want to see them in conversation. The Born Magic content is not the best starting point for someone new to the Old World, but for established fans it fills in perspectives and connections that the main series novels only touch on.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Born Magic series?

There are eight books in the Born Magic series, published between 2015 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Born Magic series?

The first book in the Born Magic series is Boundary Crossed, published in 2015.

What is Born Magic: The Diary of Scarlett Bernard and where does it fit in the Old World reading order?

Born Magic: The Diary of Scarlett Bernard is a companion novel written in diary format, offering Scarlett’s personal perspective on events in the Old World. It is best read after the Disrupted Magic trilogy rather than as an introduction to the series, since it assumes knowledge of the full cast and their histories.

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