The Ascendance Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Ascendance Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The False Prince
Buy on Amazon2012
The Runaway King
Buy on Amazon2013
The Shadow Throne
Buy on Amazon2014
The Captive Kingdom
Buy on Amazon2020
The Shattered Castle
Buy on Amazon2021
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The recommended reading order for the The Ascendance Trilogy series is publication order: 1. The False Prince (2012), 2. The Runaway King (2013), 3. The Shadow Throne (2014), 4. The Captive Kingdom (2020), 5. The Shattered Castle (2021). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Ascendance Trilogy series by Jennifer A. Nielsen contains 5 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Ascendance Trilogy series is written by Jennifer A. Nielsen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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