3 books. 1,444 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Kingdom of Lies series by Stacia Stark is the kind of romantasy commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Stacia Stark intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, romantic Adult romantasy built around hidden power, enemies to lovers, dark prince. 420 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Adult romantasy built around war, forbidden love, power. 496 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, dark Adult romantasy built around war, resolution, power. 528 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
A Court This Cruel and Lovely 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 A Court This Cruel and Lovely →Read the Kingdom of Lies series in publication order: 1. A Court This Cruel and Lovely, 2. A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty, 3. A Throne This Heavy and Bone. This is the intended reading order by Stacia Stark.
The Kingdom of Lies series has 3 books totaling 1,444 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Kingdom of Lies series averages 3.3/5 spice, with heat ranging from 3/5 to 4/5 across the series. The spice level changes as the series progresses — check the progression chart above.
The Kingdom of Lies series is a romantasy series by Stacia Stark with dark, romantic, intense vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with A Court This Cruel and Lovely — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for A Court This Cruel and Lovely breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.