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Daughters of Lyra Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Daughters of Lyra books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Daughters of Lyra series? Start with "Heart of an Emperor" (2009) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Daughters of Lyra reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Heart of an Emperor
2009
Heart of a Mercenary
2009
Heart of a Commander
2009
Heart of a Prince
2009
Heart of an Assassin
2009
Heart of Darkness
2011
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