The Orphan Queen books in order

The Orphan Queen series by Jodi Meadows follows a displaced princess hiding her forbidden magic in a world where magic is outlawed, published in 2015 and 2016.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Hidden Prince 2015 Jodi Meadows N/A
2 The Burning Hand 2015 Jodi Meadows N/A
3 The Black Knife 2016 Jodi Meadows N/A
4 The Orphan Queen 2015 Jodi Meadows Buy
5 The Mirror King 2016 Jodi Meadows Buy

The Orphan Queen (2015) introduces Wilhelmina, a princess whose kingdom fell to an invading force that outlawed magic. Living under a false identity, she works to reclaim her throne while hiding dangerous magical abilities she was never supposed to have. The Mirror King (2016) continues the story as the political and magical stakes grow more severe.

The series also includes prequel novellas (The Hidden Prince, The Burning Hand, The Black Knife) that provide backstory for key characters. The books combine court intrigue, forbidden magic, and a slow-burn romance in a world where the wrong kind of power can get you killed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Orphan Queen series?

There are five books in the The Orphan Queen series, published between 2015 and 2016.

What is the first book in the The Orphan Queen series?

The first book in the The Orphan Queen series is The Hidden Prince, published in 2015.

What is The Orphan Queen about?

The series follows Wilhelmina, an orphaned princess whose kingdom was conquered. She disguises herself and infiltrates the enemy court while hiding her own forbidden magical abilities. The Orphan Queen and The Mirror King tell her story, with several prequel novellas filling in backstory.

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