The Shadow Age Books in Order
The Shadow Age is Kim Harrison's contemporary fantasy series about Petra Grady, a magic user whose rare relationship with dross and shadow magic changes her place in a world that has strict rules about who is allowed to hold power. The series begins with Three Kinds of Lucky and continues with Secondhand Luck.
This is a separate series from The Hollows. Readers do not need Rachel Morgan background before starting it. The best route is publication order, because the second book follows Petra after the discoveries and consequences of the first book.
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Best Reading Order for The Shadow Age
Read Kim Harrison's Shadow Age books in publication order. Start with Three Kinds of Lucky, then continue with Secondhand Luck. This is a separate world from The Hollows, so new readers do not need Rachel Morgan background before starting Petra Grady's story.
The series is built around dross, shadow magic, and a magical university setting. The first book explains Petra's unusual talent and the rules of the world. The second book follows the consequences after Petra and Pluck have already changed the balance around St. Unoc University.
Best first book
Three Kinds of Lucky. It introduces Petra Grady, dross, and the magic system.
Best order
Publication order. The two published books are linear and should not be reversed.
Connection note
This is by the author of The Hollows, but it is not a Rachel Morgan reading path.
Reading Advice & Recommendations
Start with Three Kinds of Lucky, then read Secondhand Luck. This is separate from The Hollows and should be read in publication order.
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