A note from Melanie
I've written a lot of books. I know — it can feel a little overwhelming when you're standing at the door. But every series is complete, every story has its ending, and there is no wrong place to begin. Just find the world that calls to you, and come in.
— Melanie
Choose your world
Fairy Tale Retellings
The Four Kingdoms
If you love fairy tales but wish they had more depth, more heart, and heroines who write their own endings — start here.
Begin with The Princess Companion
Explore this world →Magic Academy
The Spoken Mage
A girl who shouldn't exist, in a world that doesn't know what to do with her. For readers who want magic that feels dangerous.
Begin with Voice of Power
Explore this world →New Generation
Kingdoms of Legacy
A fresh generation, a new kingdom, and all the richness of a world fully realised. No reading order required.
Begin with Daughter of Two Crowns
Explore this world →Return to the Academy
A Mage's Influence
One generation on from the Spoken Mage — new mages, new dangers, new political intrigue. Perfect whether you're returning or arriving fresh.
Begin with Voice of Dominion
Explore this world →
Wherever you begin, the door is open.
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