System Divine books in order

System Divine is a young adult science fiction series by Jessica Brody retelling classic literature in a futuristic setting on another planet, starting with a Les Miserables-inspired space opera.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Thief 2019 Jessica Brody N/A
2 Sky Without Stars 2019 Jessica Brody Buy
3 Between Burning Worlds 2020 Jessica Brody Buy
4 Suns Will Rise 2021 Jessica Brody Buy

System Divine takes classic literature and sets it on another planet. The series, co-written with Joanne Rendell, reimagines Les Miserables in a futuristic colony world called Laterre, where the class divisions and revolutionary tensions of Victor Hugo’s novel play out in a science fiction setting. Sky Without Stars launched the series in 2019, followed by Between Burning Worlds and Suns Will Rise.

The literary retelling angle gives the series a structural backbone from one of the great novels, while the science fiction setting lets Brody and Rendell build something new around it. The companion piece The Thief adds another perspective to the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the System Divine series?

There are four books in the System Divine series, published between 2019 and 2021.

What is the first book in the System Divine series?

The first book in the System Divine series is The Thief, published in 2019.

What classic novels does System Divine retell?

“The System Divine series retells classic literature in a science fiction setting on the planet Laterre. Sky Without Stars reimagines Les Miserables, with the French Revolution’s class conflicts translated into a futuristic society. Between Burning Worlds and Suns Will Rise continue the literary retelling approach, drawing on themes of revolution, justice, and survival.”

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