The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews is 7 books of urban fantasy that runs on action-packed and dark. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 3/5 across the series, clocking in at 2,200 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Ilona Andrews intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A action-packed, witty Adult urban fantasy built around magic/tech world, mercenary, shapeshifters. 261 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A action-packed, fun Adult urban fantasy built around magic, shapeshifters, mystery. 260 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A action-packed, intense Adult urban fantasy built around tournament, shapeshifters, slow burn. 310 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A intense, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around plague, shapeshifters, relationship. 349 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A action-packed, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around shapeshifters, magic, mystery. 348 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A intense, romantic Adult urban fantasy built around wedding, war, family. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, satisfying Adult urban fantasy built around final battle, family, war. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Magic Bites is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the action-packed energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Magic Bites →Read the Kate Daniels series in publication order: 1. Magic Bites, 2. Magic Burns, 3. Magic Strikes, 4. Magic Bleeds, and 3 more. This is the intended reading order by Ilona Andrews.
The Kate Daniels series has 7 books totaling 2,200 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Kate Daniels series has moderate heat, averaging 1.9/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 1/5 to 3/5.
The Kate Daniels series is a urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews with action-packed, dark, romantic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Magic Bites — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Magic Bites breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.