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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books (3 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2019
  • Latest Book:
    October 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Descendants of the Zodiac

1 - Zodiac Rising (Oct-2024)

Faryn Liu

1 - The Dragon Warrior (Oct-2019)
2 - The Fallen Hero (Oct-2020)

Winnie Zheng

1 - Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend (May-2022)
2 - Winnie Zeng Vanquishes a King (May-2023)
3 - Winnie Zeng Shatters the Universe (May-2024)

Books in Order: 10 titles

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  • Return to the hidden world of the cursed Descendants of the Zodiac, where magic intertwines with dark academia at a boarding school dedicated to restoring their glory. In this thrilling sequel, the Descendants must navigate the aftermath of a chaotic...



  • Magic meets dark academia at a New York boarding school that’s hidden from mortal eyes. When a student is killed over priceless treasure, the Descendants of the Zodiac assemble a crew to avenge their classmate's murder and heist back what's rightfu...



  • In the third book of this epic fantasy series, kids from around the world are summoned to compete at the magical Shaman Youth Tournament! But with all the young shamans away, who will defend the human realm from evil spirits?"A hilarious tussle betwe...



  • With chaos on the rise, one girl stands in the face of all evil . . . and we're not talking about homework! The action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology."A hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." ...



  • From the author of How We Fall Apart comes a tense and thrilling YA about what it means to not feel safe in the places we call home.

    Anna Xu moves out of her parent's home and into the dorms across town as she starts freshman year at t...



  • An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia calls "a hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe,...



  • Ready Player One meets the action of battle royale video games in this middle-grade sci-fi perfect for fans of Fortnite.In twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng's world, gaming is everything. Professional esports teams are the mainstream celebrities. Kids begi...



  • In a YA thriller that is Crazy Rich Asians meets One of Us is Lying, students at an elite prep school are forced to confront their secrets when their ex-best friend turns up dead.

    Nancy Luo is shocked when her former best friend, Jamie Rua...



  • This Chinese mythology-inspired middle-grade fantasy series continues as heroine Faryn Liu embarks on a quest to save her brother and defeat the demons--perfect for fans of the Aru Shah and Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books.

    Faryn ...






  • "An exhilarating tale. . . Readers will be enthralled." --J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner

    A debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology, this middle-grade fantasy follows an outcast as she embark...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Katie Zhao has published 10 books.

Katie Zhao does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Zodiac Legacy, was published in October 2025.

The first book by Katie Zhao, The Dragon Warrior, was published in October 2019.

Yes. Katie Zhao has 3 series.