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Of Flesh & Bone Reading Order.

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Start Of Flesh & Bone by Harper L. Woods with "What Lies Beyond the Veil", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Of Flesh & Bone series by Harper L. Woods. 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 "What Lies Beyond the Veil"

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

Medium Debate

"The reading order for this multiverse series is acknowledged as complex and difficult to determine. The recommended approach is a foundational structure: reading the 'big four' first before moving to material that draws heavily on the wider multiverse."

Key Reddit Advice

Start with foundational texts (the 'big four'). Specific advanced placement includes reading 'Moonbeam Roads' later in the sequence, and the 'End of Time' books around the halfway mark. Popular recommended starting points include 'the first Elric book' or 'the Eternal Champion'.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Of Flesh & Bone 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 Of Flesh & Bone. 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 "What Lies Beyond the Veil" 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 "Of Flesh & Bone" 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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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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What Lies Beyond the Veil

Pub: 2022★ 3.56

Once, we'd worshipped them as Gods. For nearly 400 years, the Veil has protected us from the Fae of Alfheimr. In their absence, our lives have shifted from decadence and sin to survival and virtue under the guidance of the New Gods. I've spent my entire life tending to the gardens next to the boundary between our worlds, drawn to the shimmering magic like a moth to the flame. Then, we died on their swords. All of that changes the day the Veil shatters, unleashing the fae upon our world once again. The magic of faerie marks those of us they mean to take, but the Mist Guard protecting Nothrek will kill us all before they let the fae have us. There's no choice but to flee everything I've ever known, not if I want to live to see my twenty-first birthday as a free woman. Now, they'll claim what's theirs. But before they capture me, Caelum saves me from the Wild Hunt. Fae-marked and on the run, he is able to fight back in ways I only dream of. From tentative alliance to all-consuming passion, our bond strengthens as the fae close in and evil lurks ever nearer. With my life on the line, he is everything I shouldn't dare to want and a distraction I can't afford. I can't seem to stay away, not even with something greater on the line. My heart. Author's Note: This book is intended for readers who are 18 and older. It contains mature language, graphic violence, and explicit content with darker elements. This is book one in a series and ends in a cliffhanger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Of Flesh & Bone 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 Of Flesh & Bone?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "What Lies Beyond the Veil" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Harper L. Woods intended.

Can I read Of Flesh & Bone 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 Of Flesh & Bone 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.