The Circle Reforged books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Circle Reforged series?"

"There are three books in the The Circle Reforged series, published between 2005 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Circle Reforged series?"

"The first book in the The Circle Reforged series is The Will of the Empress, published in 2005."

Q: "What happens in The Circle Reforged?"

"The Circle Reforged reunites the four mages from Circle of Magic as adults. The Will of the Empress (2005) brings all four together again, while Melting Stones (2007) and Battle Magic (2013) follow individual characters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Will of the Empress	2005	Tamora Pierce	Buy
2	Melting Stones	2007	Tamora Pierce	Buy
3	Battle Magic	2013	Tamora Pierce	Buy

The Circle Reforged series by Tamora Pierce brings back the Circle of Magic characters as young adults. The Will of the Empress (2005) reunites all four mages for the first time since they separated. Melting Stones (2007) follows a solo adventure, and Battle Magic (2013) is set earlier in the timeline.

The series spans eight years of real-world publication, with the longest gap between Melting Stones and Battle Magic. It represents the mature phase of these characters’ stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Circle Reforged series?

There are three books in the The Circle Reforged series, published between 2005 and 2013.

What is the first book in the The Circle Reforged series?

The first book in the The Circle Reforged series is The Will of the Empress, published in 2005.

What happens in The Circle Reforged?

The Circle Reforged reunites the four mages from Circle of Magic as adults. The Will of the Empress (2005) brings all four together again, while Melting Stones (2007) and Battle Magic (2013) follow individual characters.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order