Fae Guardians Reading Order: Complete Guide to Lana Pecherczyk's Dystopian Fantasy Romance Series
With Book 10 launching August 30th, I thought it’s a great time to give you a proper run down of the reading order for the Fae Guardians. I figure, a lot of you coming in from another series or seeing the gorgeous crow boys on socials would be staring at 9 published books and thinking, "Where do I even start?"
You're not alone. Epic fantasy romance can feel like jumping into a TV series mid‑season—Do I need to read everything first? Will I be lost?
If you loved ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, or From Blood and Ash, you're about to discover your next obsession.
This complete guide breaks down how to read Fae Guardians based on the kind of reader you are—whether you want every detail from page one or just want to dive straight into the spicy crow‑shifter romance everyone is dying for.
What is the Fae Guardians Series?
The Fae Guardians is a dystopian fantasy romance series of longer novels (around 100k words) set in a post‑apocalyptic magical world, two thousand years in the future—think A Court of Thorns and Roses meets The 100 with fae shifters and magic. Or Outlander meets The Witcher, but time-jump or portal leap forward into a fantasy world.
Perfect for Sarah J. Maas fans craving:
- Enemies to lovers with morally gray, obsessive heroes
- Slow burn romance but high steam/spice level explicit.
- Fated mates and magical bonds
- Strong heroines discovering their power
- "Who did this to you" protective moments
- Forced proximity and forbidden romance
Each book features:
- A standalone couple with a guaranteed HEA
- A morally gray, protective, sometimes obsessive hero (yes, he will throw down for you)
- A strong heroine from our time discovering her power
- An overarching world plot that links every book
- No other women drama or cheating.
Complete Fae Guardians Reading Order by Season
The series is broken into Seasons (like Netflix):
- Season of the Wolf → Books 1–3
- Season of the Vampire → Books 4–6
- Season of the Elf → Books 7–9
- Season of the Crow → Book 10 onward (Blake & River's story)
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Good News for ACOTAR Fans:
You can start at the beginning of any Season because each one resets the worldbuilding enough to onboard new readers—just like how you could theoretically start ACOTAR at A Court of Mist and Fury. But a word of caution: by book seven, the over arching plot has thickened, and let’s just say there’s a reason everyone is dying for Cloud’s book. Some of these characters have a past and you glimpse little secrets and clues along the way.
Best Starting Point for Different Reader Types
1. The Completionist Binge Reader
- Start at Book 1: The Longing of Lone Wolves
- Perfect if you love knowing every Easter egg and character arc from day one
- Bonus: All books are in Kindle Unlimited (free for subscribers), and in Audio.
2. The "Give Me the Crow Boy NOW" Reader
- Start at Book 10: The Company of Vengeful Crows (releasing August 30th!)
- Love obsessive crow shifters, forced proximity, "who did this to you" moments, and broken heroes? This book is your jam
- You won't feel too lost—I’m putting in a "Last Season Recap" for context at the start of the book.
3. The Vampire & Shadow Daddy Fangirl
- Start at Book 4: The Secrets in Shadow and Blood
- This Season reboots the worldbuilding and is a reader‑favorite entry point thanks to its sexy vampire romance and dangerous fae court politics
- Perfect enemies to lovers slow burn with hot spice and feel good vibes from heroes who help their heroines heal.
4. The Busy Reader (But Curious About the Hype)
- Jump straight to any couple you vibe with
- You'll still get the individual love story payoff
What Romantasy Tropes Will You Find?
🔥 Enemies to Lovers: Every season features this beloved trope
🔥 Morally Gray MMCs: Misunderstood heroes with questionable methods but pure devotion
🔥 Fated Mates: Magical bonds and destined love
🔥 Forced Proximity: Stuck together and fighting the attraction
🔥 Possessive/Protective Heroes: "Touch her and die" energy
🔥 Steam Level: Slow burn, explicit, high-heat romance scenes
🔥 "Who Did This to You" Moments: Revenge-seeking book boyfriends
🔥 Power Awakening: Heroines discovering their supernatural abilities
🔥 Chosen Family: Found family bonds and loyalty
Free Ways to Read Dystopian Fantasy Romance
- Kindle Unlimited: Every book is available. If you subscribe, it's free to binge
- Audiobooks: Stream free on Spotify Premium
- Website Bundles: Get signed copies and audio all in one at lanapecherczyk.com
Why Fae Guardians is Perfect for ACOTAR Fans
If You Loved ACOTAR, You'll Devour This Series:
- Obsessive, protective book boyfriends: Did someone say bat boys with shadow magic? Except in this one, they also shift and really, really love the taste of your blood.
- Complex heroines with agency: Each heroine from our time is learning to find her inner strength and power.
- Morally gray love interests: Think Rhysand-level devotion with Cassian's protective instincts
- Slow burn tension/high steam romance: Explicit scenes that get a little steamier than Sarah J. Maas's spice level but aren’t gratuitous or overpower the plot
- Rich world-building: Intriguing magic system, Fae Courts, magical world and politics. Fae, shifters, vampires, and elves
- Emotional depth: Trauma, redemption, and healing arcs alongside the romance
The Fae Guardians Includes Books Like ACOTAR Readers Are Obsessing Over:
★★★★★
“Haven't felt this way about a series or group of characters since ACOTAR wow” - Madie, Goodreads.
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"This book was amazing! It's like a mix between the Witcher, beauty and the beast, and a bit of ACOTAR.” - Gail, Goodreads
★★★★★
“This literally has the feel of The Witcher meets ACOTAR in all of the best ways!” - Adrienne, Goodreads
FAQ for New Romantasy Readers
Q: Is Fae Guardians like ACOTAR?
A: Yes! Same enemies to lovers energy, morally gray heroes, and explicit romance—but set in a dystopian magical future with fae courts.
Q: What's the steam/spice level?
A: Slow burn, high heat/explicit. Similar to Sarah J. Maas's later books.
Q: Are these enemies to lovers books?
A: Every season features enemies to lovers included in the romantic arc. Humans and Fae are at war.
Q: Can I read them standalone?
A: Each book is a complete romance, but starting at season beginnings gives you the best experience as each character has a past.
Q: How is this different from other fantasy romance?
A: The romantasy dystopian setting makes it unique—it's paranormal and fantasy romance meets post-apocalyptic world-building.
Ready to Find Your Next Fantasy Romance Obsession?
👉 Browse the complete Fae Guardians collection
👉 Grab the free novella
👉 Pre‑order Book 10 (The Company of Vengeful Crows) and meet your new crow obsession
For Sarah J. Maas fans ready for their next romantasy binge, the Fae Guardians are waiting for you.
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