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Start UCMH by Hannah Grace with "Icebreaker", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the UCMH series by Hannah Grace. 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 "Icebreaker"

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 discussion revolves around the challenge of determining reading order (publication vs. chronological) in long-running fantasy series. While publication order (PO) is often recommended as a default for first reads (to avoid authorial spoilers and track improved writing quality), specific, highly complex series (like Shannara, Narnia, Craft Sequence, Moorcock's works) require unique, often timeline-based, reading paths. The most extensive consensus and detailed critique center on author Guy Gavriel Kay (GGK), where readers universally recommend starting with his later, more refined works, avoiding his earliest published trilogy."

Key Reddit Advice

For first-time readers entering a series with complex chronology, the specific orders recommended are crucial: 1. **Guy Gavriel Kay (GGK):** Start with a standalone novel like 'Tigana,' 'The Lions of Al-Rassan,' or 'A Song for Arbonne,' as his early series ('Fionavar') is widely considered his weakest work. 2. **Shannara:** Read in timeline order, beginning with the 'Word and the Void' series. 3. **Narnia:** Use the original publication order (starting with 'The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe').

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for UCMH 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 UCMH. 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 "Icebreaker" 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 "UCMH" 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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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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Icebreaker

Pub: 2023★ 3.74

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Over 1 million copies sold! A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink. Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him. But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried…because she could never like a hockey player, right?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the UCMH 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 UCMH?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Icebreaker" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Hannah Grace intended.

Can I read UCMH 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 UCMH 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.