The Sweetest Dark books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Sweetest Dark series?"

"There are three books in the The Sweetest Dark series, published between 2012 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Sweetest Dark series?"

"The first book in the The Sweetest Dark series is The Sweetest Dark, published in 2012."

Q: "What is The Sweetest Dark about?"

"The Sweetest Dark follows Lora, a teenage orphan in World War I-era England who discovers she has supernatural abilities — she can hear songs in metals and gems, and transform into smoke. The trilogy traces her journey from an impoverished boarding school to a full understanding of her powers and her place in a hidden world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Sweetest Dark	2012	Shana Abe	Buy
2	The Deepest Night	2013	Shana Abe	Buy
3	The Fiercest Joy	2017	Shana Abe	Buy

The Sweetest Dark trilogy is set during World War I and follows Lora, a young woman raised in a London orphanage who discovers she has otherworldly abilities. Sent to a boarding school on the English coast, she begins to uncover the truth about her nature — and falls for a young man with secrets of his own.

The trilogy blends historical atmosphere with paranormal romance, using the backdrop of wartime England to heighten the emotional stakes. The Sweetest Dark, The Deepest Night, and The Fiercest Joy chart Lora’s growth from confused orphan to someone who understands her power and what she’s willing to risk for love.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Sweetest Dark series?

There are three books in the The Sweetest Dark series, published between 2012 and 2017.

What is the first book in the The Sweetest Dark series?

The first book in the The Sweetest Dark series is The Sweetest Dark, published in 2012.

What is The Sweetest Dark about?

The Sweetest Dark follows Lora, a teenage orphan in World War I-era England who discovers she has supernatural abilities — she can hear songs in metals and gems, and transform into smoke. The trilogy traces her journey from an impoverished boarding school to a full understanding of her powers and her place in a hidden world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order