Rime Chronicles Books in Order
Complete reading order for the Rime Chronicles.
How to Read the Rime Chronicles
Best Read in Order
· Start with Book 1
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
Publication order provides the best experience for the Rime Chronicles series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own major conflict and resolution, yet character relationships, personal secrets, and the larger political situation carry forward. Readers who begin with the second volume will miss the foundational events of Kate and Corwin’s first meeting and alliance, along with the building emotional stakes and world revelations that give the story its full impact.
About the Rime Chronicles
Series Premise
The Rime Chronicles follows Kate Brighton, a skilled night rider who uses forbidden magic in secret, and Prince Corwin Tormane as they navigate a kingdom divided by fear of magic and dragons. Together they confront court intrigue, ancient curses, and rising dangers that threaten both the realm and their growing bond.
Main Characters
The series centers on Kate Brighton, a determined night rider with powerful magic, and Prince Corwin Tormane, a noble struggling with duty and doubt. Their evolving partnership and interactions with court figures and magical forces drive the narrative.
Setting
The stories take place in the kingdom of Rime, a land where magic summons dragons at night and strict laws govern its use during the day, featuring royal courts, hidden magical sites, and dragon-haunted wilds.
Tone & Themes
The tone blends romantic fantasy with political intrigue and action. Central themes include forbidden magic and power, loyalty versus duty, trust in a dangerous world, and the cost of challenging oppressive traditions.
Is This Series Worth Reading?
This series appeals to readers who enjoy fantasy with strong romantic elements, dragon lore, court politics, and protagonists who challenge a restrictive magical system.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
Includes fantasy violence and peril; moderate romantic content with some intimate scenes. Suitable for teen and adult readers.
The Rime Chronicles delivers a compelling tale of magic, dragons, and political tension in a richly built kingdom. Reading the books in order allows Kate and Corwin’s relationship and the escalating threats to unfold naturally.
FAQ
How many books are in the Rime Chronicles?
3 books
When will the next book in the series be released?
No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Shadow & Flame, was published in June 2019.
When was the most recent book released?
Shadow & Flame was published in June 2019.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is Onyx and Ivory, published in May 2018.
What genre is the Rime Chronicles?
The series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.
Do you need to read the Rime Chronicles in order?
It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.
What is the Rime Chronicles about?
The Rime Chronicles follows Kate Brighton, a skilled night rider who uses forbidden magic in secret, and Prince Corwin Tormane as they navigate a kingdom divided by fear of magic and dragons. Together they confront court intrigue, ancient curses, and rising dangers that threaten both the realm and their growing bond.
Is the Rime Chronicles finished?
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.
Cover Art From the Rime Chronicles
Browse covers from the Rime Chronicles series.
