The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning is 5 books of urban fantasy that runs on dark and intense. Spice ranges from 2/5 to 3/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,965 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Karen Marie Moning intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, atmospheric Adult urban fantasy built around fae, fish out of water, dark hero. 309 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, intense Adult urban fantasy built around fae, dark hero, power. 320 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, tense Adult urban fantasy built around fae, apocalypse, dark hero. 352 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, devastating Adult urban fantasy built around amnesia, dark world, power. 390 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, dark Adult urban fantasy built around identity, dark world, resolution. 594 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Darkfever is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Darkfever →Read the Fever series in publication order: 1. Darkfever, 2. Bloodfever, 3. Faefever, 4. Dreamfever, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Karen Marie Moning.
The Fever series has 5 books totaling 1,965 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Fever series has moderate heat, averaging 2.4/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 2/5 to 3/5.
The Fever series is a urban fantasy series by Karen Marie Moning with dark, intense, atmospheric vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Darkfever — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Darkfever breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.