Deception's Princess books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Deception's Princess series?"

"There are two books in the Deception's Princess series, published between 2014 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Deception's Princess series?"

"The first book in the Deception's Princess series is Deception's Princess, published in 2014."

Q: "What is the Deception's Princess series about?"

"The series reimagines the early life of Maeve of Connacht, a legendary Irish queen, as a young princess learning to wield druidic magic while navigating the dangers of court politics. Friesner blends Celtic mythology with coming-of-age storytelling across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Deception’s Princess	2014	Esther M. Friesner	Buy
2	Deception’s Pawn	2015	Esther M. Friesner	Buy

The Deception’s Princess duology by Esther M. Friesner reimagines the youth of Maeve of Connacht, one of the most famous figures in Irish mythology. In the first book, Deception’s Princess (2014), young Maeve begins to discover her strength and learn druidic magic while dealing with the political dangers of her father’s court.

Deception’s Pawn (2015) continues the story as Maeve grows into her power and faces higher stakes. Friesner draws on Celtic myth and Irish history to create a world that feels grounded despite the magical elements. The series fits alongside Friesner’s other historical fantasy works for young adults, including her Princesses of Myth series about Helen of Troy and Nefertiti.

The books work well for readers who enjoy YA historical fantasy with strong female leads and settings drawn from real mythology rather than invented worlds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Deception's Princess series?

There are two books in the Deception’s Princess series, published between 2014 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Deception's Princess series?

The first book in the Deception’s Princess series is Deception’s Princess, published in 2014.

What is the Deception's Princess series about?

The series reimagines the early life of Maeve of Connacht, a legendary Irish queen, as a young princess learning to wield druidic magic while navigating the dangers of court politics. Friesner blends Celtic mythology with coming-of-age storytelling across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order