Begin with Book 1
A Court This Cruel and Lovely is the correct entry point. It establishes the court conflict, relationship tension, and central political stakes.
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Kingdom of Lies
By Stacia Stark · 4 main books · Complete
Use this Kingdom of Lies books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the Kingdom of Lies reading order clearly, and avoid common series-order confusion.
Start with: A Court This Cruel and Lovely
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About this series
This Kingdom of Lies books in order guide helps you read Stacia Stark's Kingdom of Lies series in the clearest order.
If you are new to Kingdom of Lies, start with book 1 and continue through the main books in publication order.
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Best first read: publication order.
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If you are new to Kingdom of Lies, start with book 1 and continue through the main books in publication order.
Fae FantasyEnemies-To-LoversSlow Burn
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1
A Court This Cruel and Lovely
Book 1
2023
- 2
A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty
Book 2
2023
- 3
A Crown This Cold and Heavy
Book 3
2023
- 4
A Queen This Fierce and Deadly
Book 4
2024
A Complete Four-Book Arc
Kingdom of Lies is a closed reading path. The four titled books form one continuous fantasy-romance story and should stay together in order.
Continue in sequence
Read A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty, then A Crown This Cold and Heavy. Each book carries forward the previous plot rather than resetting the world.
Finish with Book 4
A Queen This Fierce and Deadly closes the current four-book Kingdom of Lies arc. No main installment is optional.
Reading Order Notes
These Kingdom of Lies reading order notes can help first-time readers understand the safest way to read the series.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best Kingdom of Lies reading order because it preserves reveals, character growth, and worldbuilding pacing.
Can you skip any books?
If you are reading for the first time, most readers should keep all main entries in order to avoid missing context between major arcs.
New to this series? Start here
Kingdom of Lies
Best first entry point for Kingdom of Lies. Read this before the rest of the series.
Series at a glance
4
Main books
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Spice
Complete
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: completed court romantasy readers
Start with: A Court This Cruel and Lovely
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kingdom of Lies reading order?
Read A Court This Cruel and Lovely, A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty, A Crown This Cold and Heavy, then A Queen This Fierce and Deadly.
Is Kingdom of Lies complete?
Yes. Kingdom of Lies is a complete four-book series, ending with A Queen This Fierce and Deadly.
Where should I start Kingdom of Lies?
Start with A Court This Cruel and Lovely. The four books form one continuous story and should be read in order.
Can I skip any Kingdom of Lies books?
No main book is optional. Each installment continues the central plot, relationship, and political conflict from the previous volume.