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The After the Rift Series in Order

The After the Rift series can be read in any order, though starting with The Palace of Lost Memories provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. In a kingdom recovering from a magical rift that returned magic to the world, different couples face mysteries and dangers while finding love.

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

After the Rift Books in Order

6 books

Complete reading order for the After the Rift series.

How to Read the After the Rift series

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The After the Rift series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution focused on a distinct couple and mystery. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared post-rift setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book clearly establishes its situation and works independently while offering extra enjoyment for those familiar with the kingdom’s magical history.

About the After the Rift series

Series Premise

The After the Rift series follows different couples in each book as they navigate life in a kingdom transformed by the return of magic. The stories blend romance, mystery, and political intrigue as characters confront secrets from the rift and threats to their society.

Main Characters

The series features different protagonists in each book, typically strong-willed women and capable men from various social backgrounds who become romantically involved while solving problems. Recurring figures from the palace provide light continuity.

Setting

The stories take place in the kingdom of Glancia, a land recently changed by the rift that brought magic back into the world.

Tone & Themes

The tone is romantic and suspenseful with historical fantasy elements. Central themes include love and trust, the consequences of magic returning to society, personal courage, and uncovering hidden truths.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy historical fantasy romance, mystery-driven plots, and stories set in worlds where magic suddenly reappears.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes mild peril and intrigue; moderate romantic content with some intimate scenes. Suitable for adult readers.

The After the Rift series offers engaging standalone romances within a magically altered kingdom. Readers can start with any book and enjoy a complete story while exploring the shared world at their own pace.

FAQ

How many books are in the After the Rift series?

6 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Return of Absent Souls, was published in July 2020.

When was the most recent book released?

The Return of Absent Souls was published in July 2020.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is The Palace of Lost Memories, published in October 2018.

What genre is the After the Rift series?

The series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.

Do you need to read the After the Rift series in order?

No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

What is the After the Rift series about?

The After the Rift series follows different couples in each book as they navigate life in a kingdom transformed by the return of magic. The stories blend romance, mystery, and political intrigue as characters confront secrets from the rift and threats to their society.

Is the After the Rift series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.