2 books. 736 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Skyhunter series by Marie Lu is the kind of ya fantasy commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Marie Lu intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, action-packed Young Adult ya fantasy built around refugees, super soldiers, war. 368 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, epic Young Adult ya fantasy built around war, sacrifice, resolution. 368 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Skyhunter 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 Skyhunter →Read the Skyhunter series in publication order: 1. Skyhunter, 2. Steelstriker. This is the intended reading order by Marie Lu.
The Skyhunter series has 2 books totaling 736 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Skyhunter series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Skyhunter series is a ya fantasy series by Marie Lu with dark, action-packed, emotional vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Skyhunter — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Skyhunter breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.