Spires Universe books in order

The Spires Universe series by Alexis Hall in reading order, interconnected queer romances set in and around Oxford.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Aftermath 2013 Alexis Hall N/A
2 Glitterland 2013 Alexis Hall Buy
3 Chasing the Light 2014 Alexis Hall N/A
4 Waiting for the Flood 2015 Alexis Hall Buy
5 For Real 2015 Alexis Hall Buy
6 In Vino 2016 Alexis Hall N/A
7 Pansies 2016 Alexis Hall Buy
8 Fool’s Gold - Alexis Hall N/A

The Spires Universe by Alexis Hall is a set of interconnected contemporary romances set in and around Oxford. The series includes full-length novels like Glitterland (2013) and For Real (2015), along with novellas and shorter works. Each book focuses on a different couple, though characters and settings recur across the series.

Glitterland, about a writer with bipolar disorder falling for a Essex man, and For Real, about an age-gap relationship in the BDSM community, are among the most discussed books in Hall’s catalog. The series runs to eight entries, offering a range of relationship dynamics and tones within a shared world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Spires Universe series?

There are eight books in the Spires Universe series, published between 2013 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Spires Universe series?

The first book in the Spires Universe series is Aftermath, published in 2013.

Do the Spires Universe books need to be read in order?

The Spires Universe books are loosely interconnected, sharing a setting in and around Oxford. While characters occasionally appear across books, each tells its own complete romance and can be read as a standalone. Glitterland and For Real are often recommended as starting points.

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