Princess books in order

The Princess series by Jim C. Hines reimagines fairy tale heroines as action heroes, with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White teaming up to fight evil.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Decoy Princess 2005 Jim C. Hines N/A
2 The Stepsister Scheme 2008 Jim C. Hines Buy
3 Die Fiese Meerjungfrau 2009 Jim C. Hines N/A
4 The Mermaid’s Madness 2009 Jim C. Hines Buy
5 Red Hood’s Revenge 2010 Jim C. Hines Buy
6 The Snow Queen’s Shadow 2011 Jim C. Hines Buy

The Princess series by Jim C. Hines takes Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White and turns them into action heroines. After their fairy tale endings, the three princesses discover that happily-ever-after requires some fighting. Cinderella becomes a skilled swordfighter, Sleeping Beauty channels her curse into magical abilities, and Snow White uses her mirror for intelligence gathering.

The Stepsister Scheme (2008) launched the series, followed by The Mermaid’s Madness (2009), Red Hood’s Revenge (2010), and The Snow Queen’s Shadow (2011). The Decoy Princess (2005) is also included in the reading order. The books balance humor with genuine adventure, making them a fun read for fans of fairy tale retellings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Princess series?

There are six books in the Princess series, published between 2005 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Princess series?

The first book in the Princess series is The Decoy Princess, published in 2005.

What is the Princess series about?

The Princess series reimagines classic fairy tale princesses as warrior heroines. Cinderella is a sword-fighting spy, Sleeping Beauty has witch-like powers, and Snow White uses her magic mirror for espionage. The Stepsister Scheme (2008) starts the series, with three more books following.

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