Circle of Magic Books in Order
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The Circle of Magic series by Tamora Pierce is a tetralogy set in the fictional realm of Emelan, portrayed as existing in a pseudo-medieval and Renaissance-era setting. It follows four young mages who discover their magical abilities and work together to learn how to control and apply their powers, each specializing in a different form of magic. The series explores the development of their abilities alongside personal growth, friendship, and the responsibilities that come with magical power. Each book centers on one of the four characters, presenting their individual challenges and experiences. The series is followed by The Circle Opens, a quartet set four years later, and the standalone novel The Will of the Empress, set several years after that. Additional books set in the same universe include Melting Stones and Battle Magic, which feature the character Briar.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1997 · Tamora Pierce
Sandry's Book, by Tamora Pierce, is a fantasy novel set mainly in the fictional nation of Emelan. It is the first in a quartet of books, The Circle…
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1998 · Tamora Pierce
Tris's Book, by Tamora Pierce, is the second book in The Circle of Magic fantasy quartet, published in 1998. It continues the adventures of four…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Tamora Pierce
Outcast Trader Daja and her friends travel from Winding Circle to the Gold Ridge Mountains, where a drought threatens to cause widespread famine. In…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Tamora Pierce
Briar's Book, the fourth novel in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic series, published in 1999, follows Briar, a young mage-in-training, and his teacher…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Circle of Magic books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Sandry's Book”. Start with “Sandry's Book.”
How many books are in the Circle of Magic series?
We list 4 books , published between 1997–1999.
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