Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madeline’s Protector | 2013 | Vanessa Riley | Buy |
| 2 | Island Queen | 2021 | Vanessa Riley | Buy |
| 3 | Sister Mother Warrior | 2022 | Vanessa Riley | Buy |
| 4 | Queen of Exiles | 2023 | Vanessa Riley | Buy |
| 5 | Fire Sword and Sea | 2026 | Vanessa Riley | Buy |
Vanessa Riley’s standalone novels span over a decade, from Madeline’s Protector in 2013 to Fire Sword and Sea in 2026. The five books in this collection are each independent stories that can be read in any order. Titles like Island Queen, Sister Mother Warrior, and Queen of Exiles suggest strong female characters at the center of their respective narratives.
Riley’s standalone output picked up noticeably after 2021, with four of the five books arriving between that year and 2026. Readers new to her work can start with whichever title appeals to them most, since none of these novels depend on the others for context or plot.