Girl Genius Novels books in order

The Girl Genius Novels are prose adaptations of the Girl Genius comic series, following Agatha Heterodyne's adventures in a steampunk Europe ruled by mad scientists.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Agatha H. and the Airship City 2011 Phil Foglio Buy
2 Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess 2012 Phil Foglio Buy
3 Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle 2014 Phil Foglio Buy
4 Agatha H. and the Siege of Mechanicsburg 2020 Phil Foglio Buy

The Girl Genius Novels are prose adaptations of Phil and Kaja Foglio’s webcomic, retelling the story of Agatha Heterodyne in traditional novel form. Starting with “Agatha H. and the Airship City” (2011), the novels follow Agatha as she discovers her abilities as a Spark and gets drawn into the power struggles of a Europe shaped by mad science.

The series continues with “Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess” (2012), “Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle” (2014), and “Agatha H. and the Siege of Mechanicsburg” (2020). Written by Phil and Kaja Foglio, the novels expand on the comic’s storyline with additional narration and character insight. They work both as companions to the comics and as standalone reading for those who prefer prose to sequential art.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Girl Genius Novels series?

There are four books in the Girl Genius Novels series, published between 2011 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Girl Genius Novels series?

The first book in the Girl Genius Novels series is Agatha H. and the Airship City, published in 2011.

Do you need to read the Girl Genius comics before reading the novels?

No, the novels retell the comic storyline in prose form and can be read independently. They cover the same events but add additional detail and internal character perspectives that the visual format does not provide.

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