Half-Light City books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Half-Light City series?"

"There are 4 books in the Half-Light City series, published between 2011 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Half-Light City series?"

"The first book in the Half-Light City series is Shadow Kin, published in 2011."

Q: "Do the Half-Light City books need to be read in order?"

"Each Half-Light City book features a different romantic pairing, but they share an ongoing storyline about the city's power struggles. Reading them in publication order -- Shadow Kin, Blood Kin, Iron Kin, Fire Kin -- gives the best experience as events build across the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadow Kin	2011	M.J. Scott	Buy
2	Blood Kin	2012	M.J. Scott	Buy
3	Iron Kin	2013	M.J. Scott	Buy
4	Fire Kin	2014	M.J. Scott	Buy

The Half-Light City is a secondary world divided between the Night World, ruled by Blood Lords and Beast Kind, and the human territories protected by mages. The Fae occupy a shadowy middle ground, and the uneasy peace between all four factions drives the conflict across the series.

M.J. Scott’s debut novel Shadow Kin (2011) introduced this world through a story of enemies forced into an alliance. Each of the four books pairs a different hero and heroine – featuring tropes like enemies to lovers, reluctant partnerships, and second-chance romance – while advancing the larger story of the city’s political crisis. All four books were published by Roc, Penguin’s science fiction and fantasy imprint, and all four were finalists in the Australian Romance Readers Association Awards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Half-Light City series?

There are 4 books in the Half-Light City series, published between 2011 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Half-Light City series?

The first book in the Half-Light City series is Shadow Kin, published in 2011.

Do the Half-Light City books need to be read in order?

Each Half-Light City book features a different romantic pairing, but they share an ongoing storyline about the city’s power struggles. Reading them in publication order – Shadow Kin, Blood Kin, Iron Kin, Fire Kin – gives the best experience as events build across the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order