The Modern Faerie Tales series by Holly Black is 3 books of ya fantasy that runs on dark and gritty. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 947 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Holly Black intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, urban Young Adult ya fantasy built around fae, homelessness, dark romance. 314 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around fae court, war, romance. 323 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Kaye has always known the world was weirder than most people admitted. Living on the road with her rock-star mother, she's seen things. But finding herself tangled in the Seelie Court's dangerous game
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Valiant 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 Valiant →Read the Modern Faerie Tales series in publication order: 1. Valiant, 2. Ironside, 3. Tithe. This is the intended reading order by Holly Black.
The Modern Faerie Tales series has 3 books totaling 947 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Modern Faerie Tales series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Modern Faerie Tales series is a ya fantasy series by Holly Black with dark, gritty, atmospheric vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Valiant — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Valiant breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.