Tessa Hale Books in Order (Updated April 28, 2026)

Tessa Hale is a paranormal romance author whose books focus on magic, shifters, vampires, academy settings, fated mates, and why-choose romance.

Her work is easiest to follow by series. Most series are separate trilogies, but Blood Bound is connected to Wolves of Crescent Creek, so that is the one place where reading order matters beyond a single trilogy.

Quick Reading Order

For the clearest full reading path, read Tessa Hale’s books by series in publication order:

1. Shifting Fate
2. Royals of Kingwood Academy
3. Supernaturals of Castle Academy
4. Dragons of Ember Hollow
5. Wolves of Crescent Creek
6. Blood Bound

The safest starting point is Spark of Fate if you want publication order.

The best starting point for the newest connected storyline is Crescent Kingdom, because Blood Bound spins out of Wolves of Crescent Creek.

Tessa Hale Books in Publication Order

The Shifting Fate Series

1. Spark of Fate (2021): Rowan arrives in a new town hoping for a fresh start, but her hidden powers and unexpected bonds pull her into the supernatural world.
2. Mark of Stars (2022): Rowan’s senior year becomes more dangerous as her abilities, relationships, and enemies all move beyond what she can easily control.
3. Bond of Destiny (2022): The trilogy reaches its final stage as Rowan and her mates face the consequences of the powers and bonds that have shaped the series.

Royals of Kingwood Academy

1. The Lost Elemental (2022): A young woman who thought she was ordinary is drawn into Kingwood Academy after her elemental power changes the course of her life.
2. The Last Aether (2022): The academy conflict widens as the heroine’s rare power and royal connections make her more important and more vulnerable.
3. The Queen of Quintessence (2022): The Kingwood Academy trilogy closes with the heroine confronting the enemies, loyalties, and magical identity built across the first two books.

Supernaturals of Castle Academy

1. Legacy of Shadows (2023): Castle Academy introduces a heroine escaping a painful past, only to find supernatural secrets, dangerous attraction, and a new set of threats.
2. Anchor of Secrets (2023): The second book deepens the Castle Academy mystery as hidden motives and fragile trust reshape the heroine’s place among her bonded men.
3. Destiny of Ashes (2023): The Castle Academy arc concludes by resolving the central supernatural danger and the relationship threads carried through the trilogy.

Dragons of Ember Hollow

1. Twilight of Embers (2024): The Ember Hollow trilogy begins with dragon magic, fated bonds, and a heroine entering a world where power carries immediate danger.
2. Midnight of Ashes (2024): The middle book raises the pressure around the heroine’s bonds, the dragon-world conflict, and the secrets established in book one.
3. Dawn of Flames (2024): The trilogy finale brings the dragon-centered conflict to its resolution and should be read after the first two Ember Hollow books.

Wolves of Crescent Creek

1. Crescent Kingdom (2025): The Wolves of Crescent Creek storyline begins with shifter politics, pack danger, and the bond structure that drives the trilogy.
2. Eclipsed Empire (2025): The second book expands the Wolves conflict as the heroine’s relationships and the larger power struggle become more difficult to separate.
3. Rising Reign (2025): The Wolves trilogy concludes the main arc and is the key book to finish before moving into the Blood Bound spin-off.

Blood Bound

• Crown of Crimson and Crows (2026): This upcoming vampire romance begins the Blood Bound series and is described as a spin-off of Wolves of Crescent Creek.

Recommended Tessa Hale Reading Order

This order gives a new reader the least confusion. It keeps every trilogy together and places the spin-off after the series that sets it up.

1. Spark of Fate (2021): Start here for publication order and Rowan’s entry into the Shifting Fate world.
2. Mark of Stars (2022): Continue directly after Spark of Fate because it builds on Rowan’s powers and relationships.
3. Bond of Destiny (2022): Finish the Shifting Fate trilogy before leaving Rowan’s arc.
4. The Lost Elemental (2022): Move next to Kingwood Academy for a separate academy romance built around elemental power.
5. The Last Aether (2022): Read second because it depends on the identity and power reveals from The Lost Elemental.
6. The Queen of Quintessence (2022): Read third to complete the Kingwood Academy storyline.
7. Legacy of Shadows (2023): Begin Castle Academy here for a new supernatural academy arc.
8. Anchor of Secrets (2023): Continue with the second Castle Academy book as the secrets and relationship stakes intensify.
9. Destiny of Ashes (2023): End the Castle Academy trilogy before starting another continuity.
10. Twilight of Embers (2024): Begin Dragons of Ember Hollow here for Hale’s dragon-centered trilogy.
11. Midnight of Ashes (2024): Read after Twilight of Embers because it continues the same heroine, bonds, and conflict.
12. Dawn of Flames (2024): Finish the Ember Hollow trilogy with the final dragon-world resolution.
13. Crescent Kingdom (2025): Begin Wolves of Crescent Creek here, especially if you plan to read Blood Bound.
14. Eclipsed Empire (2025): Continue the Wolves arc as the shifter conflict and romantic stakes expand.
15. Rising Reign (2025): Finish the Wolves trilogy before starting the connected spin-off.
16. Crown of Crimson and Crows (2026): Read after Wolves of Crescent Creek for the cleanest continuity, since it begins the Blood Bound spin-off.

Chronological Order

There is no confirmed master timeline that requires all Tessa Hale series to be rearranged into one chronological sequence.

Within each trilogy, chronological order matches publication order. The only meaningful continuity rule is that Wolves of Crescent Creek should come before Blood Bound.

Use this simple rule:

1. Read each trilogy from book one to book three.
2. Do not split a trilogy with another series.
3. Read Crescent Kingdom, Eclipsed Empire, and Rising Reign before Crown of Crimson and Crows.

Novellas and Bonus Stories

Fated Visions

Fated Visions: This is a Shifting Fate-related bonus novella connected to Cassidy and the Ridgewood pack, and it is best treated as optional rather than required reading.

The safest placement is after Spark of Fate or after the full Shifting Fate trilogy. New readers do not need it before starting the novels.

Box Sets and Collections

Box sets and omnibus editions should be treated as formats, not separate story entries.

For example, Shifting Fate: Books 1-3 should be read in the same internal order:

1. Spark of Fate (2021): The opening book introduces Rowan, her powers, and the series’ central supernatural bonds.
2. Mark of Stars (2022): The second book develops the dangers and relationship stakes from the first book.
3. Bond of Destiny (2022): The third book completes Rowan’s trilogy.

A collection does not change the reading order. It only changes the format.

Are Tessa Hale’s Series Standalone?

Tessa Hale’s series are mostly separate from one another, but the individual books inside each trilogy are not standalones.

You can choose a trilogy based on the setup you prefer:

• Shifting Fate: Best for readers who want to start at the beginning of Hale’s publication history.
• Royals of Kingwood Academy: Best for academy romance with elemental magic and royal supernatural politics.
• Supernaturals of Castle Academy: Best for academy romance with secrets, shadows, and a darker supernatural setup.
• Dragons of Ember Hollow: Best for readers who want dragon magic and a contained trilogy arc.
• Wolves of Crescent Creek: Best for shifter romance and the required lead-in to Blood Bound.
• Blood Bound: Best saved until after Wolves of Crescent Creek because it is a spin-off.

Latest Tessa Hale Book

The latest completed Tessa Hale series is Wolves of Crescent Creek.

1. Crescent Kingdom (2025): Starts the Wolves trilogy.
2. Eclipsed Empire (2025): Continues the Wolves storyline.
3. Rising Reign (2025): Completes the Wolves trilogy.

The next scheduled book is:

• Crown of Crimson and Crows (2026): Book one of Blood Bound, scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Tessa Hale book should I read first?

Read Spark of Fate (2021) first if you want to start at the beginning of Tessa Hale’s publication order.

Read Crescent Kingdom (2025) first if you mainly want to prepare for Blood Bound.

Do you have to read Tessa Hale’s books in order?

Yes, within each trilogy. The books build on the same heroine, relationship arc, and supernatural conflict.

Across different trilogies, order is more flexible, except for Wolves of Crescent Creek before Blood Bound.

Can I read Wolves of Crescent Creek first?

Yes. Crescent Kingdom (2025) is a reasonable entry point, especially for readers interested in Hale’s newer work.

Read the Wolves books in this order:

1. Crescent Kingdom (2025): Begins the shifter trilogy and introduces the main conflict.
2. Eclipsed Empire (2025): Continues the same arc with higher stakes.
3. Rising Reign (2025): Concludes the trilogy and sets the best foundation for Blood Bound.

Is Blood Bound connected to Wolves of Crescent Creek?

Yes. Blood Bound is described as a spin-off of Wolves of Crescent Creek.

That means Crown of Crimson and Crows may include world details or references that work better after the Wolves trilogy.

What is Tessa Hale’s next book?

Crown of Crimson and Crows (2026) is the next listed book. It is book one of Blood Bound and is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Is Fated Visions required?

No. Fated Visions is optional bonus material connected to the Shifting Fate side of Hale’s work.

Start with Spark of Fate instead.

Conclusion

The best Tessa Hale reading order is to read each trilogy straight through, then move to the next series.

Start with Spark of Fate for publication order. Start with Crescent Kingdom if your goal is to reach the upcoming Blood Bound spin-off with the right context.

The one major rule is simple: read Wolves of Crescent Creek before Blood Bound.