Author guide

Victoria Aveyard Books in Order

Victoria Aveyard is an American author and screenwriter from Massachusetts, based in Los Angeles. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series and the Realm Breaker trilogy, and writes young adult and adult fantasy.

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Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Victoria Aveyard's Newest Book

Tempest

novel · First published 2026

From Victoria Aveyard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen and Realm Breaker, comes Tempest—a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the open sea. Her adult fantasy debut brings a bold new voice to an age of adventure where empires clash and pirates reign. Set in a world inspired by the fall of the Golden Age of Piracy, TEMPEST follows a former noblewoman facing execution for treason unless she helps the Empire hunt down the last great pirate captain - the Empire’s greatest enemy and the only man she’s ever loved.

Not sure where to begin?

Start with one of these

Red Queen

The debut novel and natural entry point to the Red Queen series.

Realm Breaker

The first novel in the complete Realm Breaker trilogy.

Tempest

The first novel in The Lyrian Sea series and Aveyard's adult-fantasy debut.

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Books by series

series · complete

Red Queen

A complete epic fantasy series about Mare Barrow, a Red-born girl whose extraordinary power ignites rebellion against the Silver-blooded elite.

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Red Queen
Book 1 · novel · 2015

"Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this…
2
Queen Song
Book 0.4 · novella · 2015 Optional

Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the palace will use her thoughts against her? Coriane recounts her heady courtship with the crown prince, the birth of a new prince,…
3
Steel Scars
Book 0.5 · novella · 2016 Optional

Farley was raised to be strong, but being tasked with planting the seeds of rebellion in Norta is a tougher job than expected. As she travels the land recruiting black market traders, smugglers, and extremists for her first attempt at an…
4
Cruel Crown
Book 0.6 · novella-collection · 2016 Optional

Discover the truth of Norta’s bloody past in these two revealing prequels to #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller RED QUEEN. Queen Song Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the…
5
Glass Sword
Book 2 · novel · 2016

in this science fiction, norta is separated by blood. red and silver, silvers being the rich and higher in the society with an ability that makes life much easier. while reds below a servant's life, and much poorer. mare barrow a red…
6
Red Queen: The Official Coloring Book
Book companion · companion · 2016 Optional
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King's Cage
Book 3 · novel · 2017

In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning,…
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War Storm
Book 4 · novel · 2018

VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal's betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart-and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her-Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of…
9
Broken Throne
Book 4.5 · novella-collection · 2019 Optional

Return once more to the deadly and dazzling world of Red Queen in Broken Throne, a beautifully designed, must-have companion to the chart-topping series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard. Perfect for fans of…

trilogy · complete

Realm Breaker

A complete epic fantasy trilogy in which Corayne an-Amarat and a band of companions fight to save Allward from a world-ending darkness.

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Realm Breaker
Book 1 · novel · 2021

Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning new fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have…
2
Blade Breaker
Book 2 · novel · 2022

"A true fantasy masterpiece." --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author In the sequel to Victoria Aveyard's instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker, a divided world must rally, an unstoppable enemy must be defeated,…
3
Fate Breaker
Book 3 · novel · 2024

The Companions are torn apart and the realm hangs in the balance, at the edge of ruin. Taristan and Queen Erida rise triumphant from the battlefield, while Corayne barely escapes with her life; her Companions left behind to uncertain…

duology · ongoing

The Lyrian Sea

An epic adult fantasy series of pirates, empire, betrayal, and romance on the high seas.

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Tempest
Book 1 · novel · 2026

From Victoria Aveyard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen and Realm Breaker, comes Tempest—a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the open sea. Her adult fantasy debut brings a bold new voice to an age of adventure…

Frequently asked questions about Victoria Aveyard

Who is Victoria Aveyard?

Victoria Aveyard is an American author and screenwriter best known as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series and Realm Breaker trilogy. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and now lives in Los Angeles.

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Where did Victoria Aveyard grow up, and what did she study?

She grew up in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and earned a BFA in screenwriting from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

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How did Victoria Aveyard begin her writing career?

After graduating from USC in 2012, Aveyard returned to Massachusetts and wrote the manuscript that became her debut novel, Red Queen. The book debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Young Adult bestseller list.

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What influenced Victoria Aveyard’s writing?

Aveyard has cited J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, and George R.R. Martin as major fantasy influences. She has also said Red Queen began with an image of a defeated girl who electrocutes her executioner with lightning.

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What awards and recognition has Victoria Aveyard received?

Red Queen won the 2015 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Goodreads Author, and Aveyard later received Germany’s Buxtehude Bull youth-literature prize for the novel. Her books have also been published in more than 40 languages.

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