Tessa Hale Books: Which Series Should You Read?
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So, you want to start your journey into the world of books written by Tessa Hale. Well, you’re in the right place. Tessa has written dragon shifters, wolf shifters, magical academies, and now, with Crown of Crimson and Crows, she has stepped into the world of vampires.
Tessa is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read every series she’s written and spent countless hours completely engrossed in her books —the kind where you look up and realize, sheesh, I’ve been reading for hours. I really need to go to bed.
She has a style distinctly her own, and if you’ve been wondering where to start (or which of her series is going to be your series), I’ve got you.
And with Crown of Crimson and Crows bringing us an entirely new Tessa Hale world to sink into, there’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in all things Tessa.
Who Is Tessa Hale?
Tessa Hale is a paranormal, why-choose romance author. Her books focus on magic, shifters, vampires, academy settings, and fated mates. Her stories blend supernatural worlds with the central theme of romance. Her heroines tend to be on a journey to find themselves, surrounded by a group of men who are very much obsessed with her and catering to her every need (I love a devoted harem 😁).
If you love paranormal romance, found family, protective love interests, and a heroine who definitely doesn’t have to choose, then Tessa Hale is an author who needs to be on your TBR.
Tessa Hale’s Series
To date, Tessa has written six series:
The Shifting Fate series
Spark of Fate • Mark of Stars • Bond of Destiny
After a tragedy, Rowan moves to a new town for a fresh start. All she wants is to blend in and escape the house that has become a prison. But what Rowan doesn’t realize is how unique she is. And when the truth about who she really is begins to unravel, it has the power to burn everything in its wake to the ground.
Royals of Kingwood Academy series
The Lost Elemental • The Last Aether • The Queen of Quintessence
All Aura wanted was to graduate, get a job, help her mom, and maybe score a scholarship to a decent college. Then one accidental display of power reveals that she’s not entirely human, and suddenly all of her plans for the future are gone-* poof*.
So she’s sent to Kingwood Academy to learn how to control her new magic, and quickly discovers that being different puts a target on her back. The only people who are willing to stand by her side are four of the academy’s kings, each drawn to her for different reasons.
But surviving Kingwood Academy will take more than just learning to control her powers. Someone wants what she has, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get their hands on it.
Supernaturals of Castle Academy series
Legacy of Shadows • Anchor of Secrets • Destiny of Ashes
Leighton just wanted to survive until her 18th birthday, and finally escape the home that has become an absolute nightmare. Then, guys suddenly appear, offering her something she hasn’t had in a long time. A home, a place where she can finally feel safe, cared for, and belong.
But the fresh start they’re offering comes with secrets that will completely change what Leighton knows about herself and the world around her. As her connection to Colt, Dash, Trace, Declan, and Ronan deepens, a dark threat begins closing in, forcing her to uncover the truth about who she is and the power she never knew she had.
Dragons of Ember Hollow
Twilight of Embers • Midnight of Ashes • Dawn of Flames
After losing her parents, all Hayden wants is to keep her head down, focus on her premed studies, and make the most of her scholarship to Evergreen University. What Hayden doesn’t expect is to find the family she’s been longing for in the five mysterious men who make her feel like she finally belongs somewhere.
But the men she’s falling for are hiding secrets that will pull her into a world she never knew existed. And when their enemies begin closing in, Hayden quickly discovers that being loved by them might be exactly what puts her in danger.
Wolves of Crescent Creek
Crescent Kingdom • Eclipsed Empire • Rising Reign
We meet Wren in the Dragons of Ember Hollow series. Wren has spent her entire life hiding who she is and what she can do, carefully making sure no one discovers her secrets. Then she crosses paths with a dangerous wolf pack with a ruthless reputation and secrets of their own.
But despite the danger surrounding them, the five wolves offer her something she never expected them to offer: sanctuary, protection, and a place where she might finally belong. But as their connection grows into something more, keeping her identity hidden becomes nearly impossible.
Because when the wolves discover who she really is, their enemies might not be the ones she needs to fear more.
Blood Bound
Crown of Crimson and Crows • Throne of Traitors and Thorns • Vow of Visions and Vengeance
Rae has been hidden away in the human world; she was never supposed to know about the power she holds, OR the four ruthless vampires fated to her.
Pulled into a world of rival kingdoms, ancient magic, and enemies forced into an uneasy alliance, she finds herself tied to the four men who seem equally determined to kill her as they are to love her. But as the bonds between them strengthen and her own magic begins to awaken, an even greater threat emerges.
Demons are hunting her, war is on the horizon, and the power she possesses could determine the fate of the entire realm.
Where Should I Start?
Now that I’ve gone through all of Tessa’s books to put together this guide for you, I’ve somehow convinced myself that I need to reread every single one of them 😂. So, you know there’s THAT.
The good news for you is that if you’re new to Tessa Hale, there isn’t really a wrong place to start when reading any of her books. Her series are separate worlds (though there may be character crossover), so you don’t need to read them in any particular order.
Where you start depends solely on the mood you are in.
Want vampires, hidden magic, and rival kingdoms? Start with Crown of Crimson and Crows.
Want dragon shifters? Dragons of Ember Hollow is calling your name.
Want wolf shifters? Go with Wolves of Crescent Creek
Want a magical academy setting? You have two choices: Supernaturals of Castle Academy or Royals of Kingwood Academy.
As I said, there isn’t a wrong answer here. Pick the world that sounds the most tempting, dive in, and continue to the other series until you’ve read her entire catalog. If you’re anything like me, that is the future I see for you (reading them all). And I definitely suggest you read them all.
Fated Visions Free Novella
If you want to test out Tessa’s writing and see if you vibe with it, you can download Fated Visions, a Shifting Fate series novella. I loved this novella and really wish the FMC, Cassidy, had gotten her own series instead of just a novella.
Cassidy has spent her life dreaming about the day she would FINALLY find her fated mates. What she never imagined was someone trying to steal that choice right from under her and force her to bond for the power she possesses.
Join Notes From a Reader Who Feels Everything
Shop All Things, Tessa Hale
So, are you ready to disappear into one of Tessa’s worlds? I’ve put together lists of her books on both Amazon and Bookshop.org so you can choose how you want to read.
Many of Tessa’s books are available through Kindle Unlimited, so if you’re a KU subscriber, you may be able to start reading right away. If you’re adding physical copies to your shelves, consider shopping through Bookshop.org, where your purchase helps to support an independent bookstore of your choosing with no additional cost to you.
Shop Tessa Hale on Bookshop.org
Writing this guide has done exactly what I should’ve known it would do: made me want to immediately go back and reread every series Tessa has ever written for the third (or fourth) time. And whether you’re stepping into one of her worlds for the first time or you’re already counting down until February for the release of Thorne of Traitors and Thorns, I hope this guide helped you find the series that’s calling your name.
Now the only question I have for you is: which Tessa Hale world are you reading first?
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