Reading orders
The Shadowhunter Chronicles: reading order
The order we suggest you read them in, and why. It can differ from the series numbers.
Reading order
Reading order
Start with Clockwork Angel, then Clockwork Prince. More books appear as we add them.
Books in this reading order
Start here
You’re here
Clockwork Angel
Read 2nd
Clockwork Prince
Read 3rd
Clockwork Princess
Read 4th
Chain of Gold
Read 5th
Chain of Iron
Read 6th
Chain of Thorns
Entry notes
Notes on what each book spoils appear as our editors add them.
Start here · Clockwork Angel · No. 1
Read 2nd · Clockwork Prince · No. 2
Read 3rd · Clockwork Princess · No. 3
Read 4th · Chain of Gold · No. 1
Read 5th · Chain of Iron · No. 2
Read 6th · Chain of Thorns · No. 3
Alternative orders
Publication order, story order and crossovers each get their own list.
Why this order?
Each order says what is in it and what is left out.
The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can be read in either order. The Last Hours comes after The Infernal Devices, and The Dark Artifices after City of Heavenly Fire.