

Circle Reforged
3 books
Here are 3 books from the Circle Reforged series by Tamora Pierce. Start with The Will of the Empress (2006), then read the rest in the order below.
Books in order

The Will of the Empress
Tamora Pierce
Eighteen-year-old Sandry travels to the distant land of Namorn to oversee her extensive estates and confront her scheming cousin, Empress Berenene. Though years have passed and their lives have diverged, Sandry must find a way to reconnect with her closest friends and fellow mages—Daja, Tris, and Briar—as they face the political machinations and hidden dangers of the imperial court. Together, they must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover dark secrets to protect not only Sandry's inheritance but the very stability of the realm.
Melting Stones
Tamora Pierce
After returning from the Gyongxin War, young stone mage Evumeimei “Evvie” Dingzai travels with Rosethorn to the Battle Islands, where a mysterious blight threatens the land and its people. Gifted with an extraordinary ability to sense and shape stone, Evvie must confront a disaster that challenges both her magic and her understanding of responsibility. As danger closes in, she is forced to move beyond her guarded nature and discover the strength that comes from trust, compassion, and human connection. A compelling blend of environmental mystery, adventure, and coming-of-age fantasy, the novel showcases a vivid magical world and a heroine learning to let her heart change.

Battle Magic
Tamora Pierce
While visiting the temple of the Living Circle in Gyongxe, mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are drawn into the dangerous schemes of a powerful emperor bent on invasion. Accompanied by one of his prized captives, they race back to warn Gyongxe and help its people prepare for an assault that could destroy their homeland. As imperial forces close in, the three mages must rely on magic, courage, and unexpected allies to defend a nation on the brink of war. Set before *The Will of the Empress*, this action-packed fantasy explores loyalty, sacrifice, friendship, and the responsibilities that come with wielding great power.