

The Nevernight Chronicle
3 books
The Nevernight Chronicle series by Jay Kristoff has 3 books. Start with Nevernight (2016), then read the rest in the order below.
The Nevernight Chronicle reading order

Nevernight
Jay Kristoff
In a world where the sun never sets, orphaned Mia Corvere has learned to hide within the shadows—and to wield them as weapons. Driven by a thirst for revenge, she seeks entry into the Red Church, a legendary school where aspiring assassins are trained in the arts of deception, combat, and death. As Mia faces deadly trials and ruthless rivals, she must determine whether she has what it takes to survive among the kingdom’s most dangerous killers. Dark, atmospheric, and richly stylized, this fantasy novel explores vengeance, power, loyalty, and the cost of becoming a weapon.
Godsgrave
Jay Kristoff
Mia Corvere returns in this dark, fiercely imaginative sequel, driven by an unrelenting thirst for vengeance against those who destroyed her family. To pursue her enemies, she abandons the Red Church and deliberately enters slavery, risking everything for a place in the brutal gladiatorial games of Godsgrave. Amid blood-soaked arenas, shifting alliances, and deadly conspiracies, Mia must navigate a world where every victory comes at a price and trust can be as dangerous as any blade. Blending savage action, intricate intrigue, and a deeply personal emotional core, the novel expands its richly crafted fantasy world while pushing its ruthless heroine toward an even greater reckoning.

Darkdawn
Jay Kristoff
Mia Corvere—gladiatii, escaped slave, and infamous assassin—finds herself on the run as enemies close in and the Republic of Itreya teeters on the brink of collapse. Joined by her lover Ashlinn, her brother Jonnen, and an enigmatic ally returned from beyond death, Mia must cross the Godsgrave underdark, the Sea of Swords, and the perilous halls of her former mentors in search of the fabled Crown of the Moon. Along the way, she will confront the hidden origins of the darkin and the truth behind her own destiny as Truedark approaches and even daylight begins to fail. A fierce, fast-paced conclusion to a dark fantasy saga, the novel combines political intrigue, brutal adventure, assassin lore, and the emotional cost of vengeance, rendered in Jay Kristoff’s character-driven, twist-filled style.