Darkangel Trilogy books in order

The complete reading order for the Darkangel Trilogy by Meredith Ann Pierce, a young adult fantasy series set on a world on the moon.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Darkangel 1982 Meredith Ann Pierce Buy
2 A Gathering of Gargoyles 1984 Meredith Ann Pierce Buy
3 Vidundrens väg 1984 Meredith Ann Pierce N/A
4 The Pearl of the Soul of the World 1990 Meredith Ann Pierce Buy

The Darkangel Trilogy by Meredith Ann Pierce is a young adult fantasy series that began with The Darkangel in 1982. The trilogy follows Aeriel, who confronts a vampyre called the Darkangel and gradually discovers her own role in saving the world.

The series continues with A Gathering of Gargoyles (1984) and The Pearl of the Soul of the World (1990). Pierce’s writing is unusually lyrical for young adult fiction, and the world-building blends fantasy and science fiction in original ways. The series has maintained a devoted readership since its publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Darkangel Trilogy series?

There are four books in the Darkangel Trilogy series, published between 1982 and 1990.

What is the first book in the Darkangel Trilogy series?

The first book in the Darkangel Trilogy series is The Darkangel, published in 1982.

What is the setting of the Darkangel Trilogy?

The Darkangel Trilogy is set on a terraformed moon in a far-future world where the original science fiction origins have faded into myth and magic. The setting blends fantasy with buried science fiction elements, creating a world that feels both ancient and otherworldly.

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