3 books. 1,312 pages. Gothic energy from start to finish. The The Beautiful series by Renée Ahdieh 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 Renée Ahdieh intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A gothic, dark Young Adult ya fantasy built around vampires, murder mystery, forbidden love. 448 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A gothic, dark Young Adult ya fantasy built around vampires, new orleans, murder. 448 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around vampires, forbidden love, war. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Beautiful is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the gothic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Beautiful →Read the The Beautiful series in publication order: 1. The Beautiful, 2. The Beautiful Quartet, 3. The Damned. This is the intended reading order by Renée Ahdieh.
The The Beautiful series has 3 books totaling 1,312 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The The Beautiful series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The The Beautiful series is a ya fantasy series by Renée Ahdieh with gothic, dark, atmospheric vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Beautiful — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Beautiful breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.