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Infatuated Fae Reading Order.

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Start Infatuated Fae by Jeneane O'Riley with "How Does It Feel?", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Infatuated Fae series by Jeneane O'Riley. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "How Does It Feel?"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Community Consensus

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"The comments primarily celebrate the completion of a massive, difficult reading project (implied to be the 'Infatuated Fae' or 'Mount Readmore' series, which involved reading major fantasy works like Tolkien, Rothfuss, and Martin). The original reading order of this project was considered idiosyncratic and challenging. Following the project's conclusion, the thread devolved into a community-wide recommendation list focused on a large holiday book sale, offering genre-specific suggestions (e.g., Progression Fantasy, LitRPG, Gothic Fantasy) but no consensus on a single sequential order."

Key Reddit Advice

The only explicit instruction given for a follow-up reading order related to the original project is: 'Now read the 2nd book from every series.'

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Infatuated Fae conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Infatuated Fae. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "How Does It Feel?" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Infatuated Fae" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

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Chronological Order

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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How Does It Feel?

Pub: 2023★ 3.73

A forbidden obsessionUnyielding family allegianceThree deadly challengesTHE HUMAN. When a trip into the forest to collect a rare mushroom goes horribly wrong, I find myself falling through a fairy portal and straight into the arms of the Unseelie Fae prince. The dangerously unhinged and handsome Unseelie Fae prince. What could be more horrible than that? He thinks I'm an assassin sent by the humans to kill him, not a biologist. Determined to kill me first, and rid himself of the human he has unwillingly grown obsessed with, yet also needing to entertain his people, the villain challenges me to three deadly trials. If I survive, I gain my freedom. But if not...The Fae. I've never felt anything but hate and loathing until my eyes found hers--the vile human assassin's. She is a parasite that has mercilessly latched onto my mind and won't let me free. My hand itches to be ungloved and feel her smooth skin, even though I would never. The Unseelie Fae royals would rather burn than touch a repulsive human. I fear that if I do not destroy the girl soon, she may be the only thing that's capable of truly destroying me.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Infatuated Fae series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Infatuated Fae?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "How Does It Feel?" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Jeneane O'Riley intended.

Can I read Infatuated Fae books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Infatuated Fae universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.