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The Shadow Histories Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Shadow Histories books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The Shadow Histories series? Start with "A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians" (2020) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete The Shadow Histories reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians
2020
A Radical Act of Free Magic
2021
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