Winterling books in order

Q: "What is the Winterling series about?"

"The series follows Fer (Jennifer), a girl raised by her grandmother who accidentally opens a portal between the human world and a fairy realm ruled by a treacherous huntress called the Mor. Fer discovers the land is out of balance and sets out to restore it."

Q: "What order should I read the Winterling books?"

"Start with the short prequel Thrice Sworn if you want background on the puck character Rook, then read Winterling, Summerkin, and Moonkind in order."

Q: "Is Winterling related to The Magic Thief?"

"No. Both series are by Sarah Prineas but they are set in different worlds with different characters. You can read either series independently."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Thrice Sworn	2013	Sarah Prineas	Buy
2	Winterling	2012	Sarah Prineas	Buy
3	Summerkin	2013	Sarah Prineas	Buy
4	Moonkind	2013	Sarah Prineas	Buy

Sarah Prineas’s Winterling series takes place in a world where the human realm and fairy lands are connected by magical passages called Ways. Fer (short for Jennifer) is a girl raised by her grandmother who has a gift for healing herbs. When she stumbles through a Way, she finds a frozen land ruled by the Mor, a ruthless huntress who keeps the realm locked in winter.

Thrice Sworn is a short digital-only prequel focusing on Rook, a shape-shifting puck bound to the Mor’s service. The main trilogy begins with Winterling (2012), where Fer confronts the Mor and begins to understand her connection to the land. In Summerkin, Fer has become Lady of the Summerlands and must prove herself through a dangerous contest. Moonkind brings the story to a close as Fer faces the Forsworn, beings who threaten to destroy the realm with broken oaths.

The series was a Winter 2012 Indie Next pick. Like Prineas’s other work, it blends accessible middle grade storytelling with a detailed fantasy world built on fairy lore and seasonal magic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Winterling series about?

The series follows Fer (Jennifer), a girl raised by her grandmother who accidentally opens a portal between the human world and a fairy realm ruled by a treacherous huntress called the Mor. Fer discovers the land is out of balance and sets out to restore it.

What order should I read the Winterling books?

Start with the short prequel Thrice Sworn if you want background on the puck character Rook, then read Winterling, Summerkin, and Moonkind in order.

Is Winterling related to The Magic Thief?

No. Both series are by Sarah Prineas but they are set in different worlds with different characters. You can read either series independently.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order