


Ash Princess Trilogy
3 books
The Ash Princess Trilogy series by Laura Sebastian has 3 books. Start with Ash Princess (2018), then read the rest in the order below.
Ash Princess Trilogy reading order

Ash Princess
Laura Sebastian
For a decade, Theodosia has lived as a captive in the palace that once belonged to her family, forced to wear the title of Ash Princess after her homeland was conquered and her mother killed. When a brutal command shatters the fragile identity she has built to survive, Theo begins to recognize that her greatest weapon may be her intelligence—and that reclaiming her freedom will require more than open rebellion. Set amid court intrigue, shifting loyalties, and dangerous romance, this gripping fantasy explores power, resistance, identity, and the cost of survival. Laura Sebastian offers a tense, imaginative reworking of the fallen-princess tale, centered on a heroine who must learn to fight on her own terms.

Lady Smoke
Laura Sebastian
Now reclaiming her identity as the rightful queen of Astrea, Theo faces a daunting challenge: her people remain under the Kaiser’s control, and she has no army with which to free them. Forced into an uneasy alliance with her formidable pirate aunt, Dragonsbane, Theo must navigate courtly politics, military strategy, and the dangerous expectations placed upon a young queen—including the demand that she marry for the sake of her kingdom. As she struggles to build power without surrendering her autonomy, Theo must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for freedom. This gripping fantasy sequel explores leadership, loyalty, resistance, and the cost of reclaiming a stolen throne.

Ember Queen
Laura Sebastian
After years of captivity, a young queen returns to a homeland scarred by war and oppression, determined to reclaim her throne and free her people. With only a fractured band of rebels at her side, she must master the dangerous power awakening within her while confronting a ruthless new ruler whose strength seems beyond understanding. As the fate of her kingdom—and the life of someone she loves—hangs in the balance, she must reckon with loyalty, identity, sacrifice, and the true cost of power. This sweeping fantasy sequel blends political intrigue, rebellion, and emotional stakes in a story about rising from trauma to become the leader a divided nation needs.