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Start Wicked Games by Kaylie Smith with "Phantasma", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Wicked Games series by Kaylie Smith. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with "Phantasma" and follow the publication order below.

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"The series "Wicked Games" is not mentioned in this set of comments, making it impossible to determine a recommended reading order. The discussions focus instead on the Isekai genre (with Re:Zero receiving high praise and Realist Hero strong criticism), upcoming releases in SFF (including Thomas Pynchon's Shadow Ticket and Max Gladstone's Dead Hand Rule), and general author Q&A."

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No specific reading order for 'Wicked Games' is available. Based on the series that *are* mentioned (like The Craft Wars or Tear Down Heaven), sequential reading is implied, as the newest books referenced are Volume 3 and Volume 4, respectively.

Complete Series Reading 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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Phantasma

Pub: 2025★ 4.05

LIMITED PRINT EDITION―this gorgeous deluxe hardcover of Kaylie Smith's bestselling gothic romantasy includes a seductive new cover, two-colored stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers. Available for a limited time and while supplies last. THE BOOKTOK SENSATION AND COMPANION TO #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ENCHANTRA! Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game: Stay alive. And don't fall in love. When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize--a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia's fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust him. Blackwell doesn't seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart . . . Check out the deluxe hardcover of Enchantra, publishing simultaneously in December 2025!

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Enchantra

Pub: 2026★ 4.31

Plot details hidden until you finish "Phantasma".

The second book in the Wicked Games series. Genevieve Grimm goes to a cursed palace and gets caught up in a deadly game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Wicked Games in?

Start with "Phantasma" (2025) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in Wicked Games?

2 main books, published 2025–2026.