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The Jewel — by Amy Ewing

The Jewel Series in Order: 3 books

  • The Jewel

    Book - 1

    The Selection meets The Handmaid's Tale in this darkly riveting debut filled with twists and turns, where all that glitters may not be gold. The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty -- but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and ...

  • The White Rose

    Book - 2

    Violet is on the run -- away from the Jewel, away from a lifetime of servitude, away from the Duchess of the Lake, who bought her at auction. With Ash and Raven traveling with her, Violet will need all of her powers to get her friends, and herself, o...

  • The Black Key

    Book - 3

    For too long, Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived in service of the royalty of the Jewel. But now, the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power. While Violet knows she is at the center of...



Series Premise

The Jewel series follows young women known as surrogates who are trained to bear children for the wealthy ruling class. Each book advances the larger story of Violet and her fellow surrogates fighting against a brutal system of oppression and control.

The Jewel Series Reading Order

🔴 Must Read in Order · Start with Book 1: The Jewel

Read in order—each book builds directly on the previous one.

The Jewel series must be read in order. The story follows a continuous narrative across all books, with events and character arcs carrying directly from one book to the next as the rebellion against the royalty grows. Reading out of order causes confusion and major spoilers because later books assume full knowledge of earlier secrets, alliances, and the escalating fight for freedom.

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The Jewel Series Characters

Violet Lasting serves as the strong and resourceful central protagonist, a surrogate who becomes a symbol of resistance. She is joined by other key surrogates and allies whose roles evolve as they challenge the oppressive society of the Lone City.

Setting of the The Jewel Series

The series is set in the hierarchical society of the Lone City, divided into circles from the poor Farms to the opulent Jewel, where surrogates are traded like commodities among the ruling elite.

Tone & Themes of the The Jewel Series

The tone is tense and dramatic with elements of forbidden romance and rebellion. Central themes include power and oppression, identity and autonomy, the strength of friendship and love, and the fight against a system that treats people as property.

Is the The Jewel Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy dystopian stories with strong female protagonists, elements of romance, and themes of resistance against oppressive societies. It suits fans of The Hunger Games or The Selection who want richly layered world-building.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Moderate violence and dark themes of exploitation; romantic content with sensual elements; suitable for mature young adult readers.

The Jewel series tells one continuous story of courage and rebellion in a divided society. Its sequential structure builds deep investment in Violet’s journey and the larger fight for freedom. The blend of romance, danger, and social commentary creates a compelling dystopian series.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 3 books in The Jewel series.

The Jewel series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Black Key (Book 3), was published in October 2016.

The first book in The Jewel series, The Jewel, was published in September 2014.

The Jewel series primarily falls into the General Fiction genre. This young adult series was written for ages 12-17, but can be enjoyed by adults too.
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