Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We Are Not Prey | 2016 | Taki Drake | Buy |
| 2 | Fleet of the Mage | 2017 | Taki Drake | Buy |
| 3 | Mage and Mate | 2019 | Taki Drake | Buy |
| 4 | Traditions of Childhood | 2019 | Taki Drake | Buy |
| 5 | Social Combat | 2020 | Taki Drake | Buy |
| 6 | Social Conflict | 2021 | Taki Drake | Buy |
The Unfettered Mage by Taki Drake is her longest-running series at six books, published between 2016 and 2021. The story begins with We Are Not Prey, which introduces a mage who refuses to be controlled and fights to carve out freedom in a hostile universe. Fleet of the Mage expands the scope dramatically, moving from personal survival into larger conflicts involving spaceships and interstellar politics. The blend of magical abilities with science fiction settings gives this series a distinctive identity in Drake’s catalog.
Later books in the series shift focus as the main character’s situation evolves. Mage and Mate and Traditions of Childhood explore personal relationships and the challenge of building a life while threats remain. Social Combat and Social Conflict bring the story full circle, dealing with the political and social consequences of earlier events. The series covers a wide emotional range, from desperate survival to questions about what kind of society the characters want to create. Readers who enjoy stories where magic and space opera overlap will find The Unfettered Mage has plenty to offer across all six volumes.