Gemma Doyle Trilogy Books in Order
2 awards & honors · incl. ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2006
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The Gemma Doyle Trilogy, written by Libba Bray and published between 2003 and 2007, follows the story of Gemma Doyle, a 16-year-old girl sent from India to a boarding school in England in 1895. The series blends elements of magic, spirituality, and personal growth as Gemma navigates her supernatural abilities and complex relationships. Central themes include friendship, identity, and the struggle between light and dark forces in both the real and spiritual worlds.
Gemma Doyle Trilogy was first published in December 2007 in the United States by Random House.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Libba Bray
This 2003 novel by Libba Bray is set in 1895, after the suicide of her mother, when 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is sent from India to Spence, a boarding…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Libba Bray · 🏆 2 awards & honors
Gemma Doyle looks forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, attending balls and tending to her ailing father, as a young man named Lord Denby sets…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Libba Bray
The Sweet Far Thing is a novel by Libba Bray, published on December 26, 2007. It serves as a sequel to two previous books in the series: A Great and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Gemma Doyle Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “A Great and Terrible Beauty”. Start with “A Great and Terrible Beauty.”
How many books are in the Gemma Doyle Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Libba Bray , published between 2003–2007.
Where can I buy the Gemma Doyle Trilogy books?
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