In What Order Should I Read The Last Apprentice Revenge Of The Witch?

Saw different reading orders online for Revenge of the Witch (Spook's Apprentice Book 1). Are the short stories from The Last Apprentice series crucial for a first-timer? I want the full lore but avoid spoilers.
2026-07-29 18:09:43
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AvaHenry
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Just go 1 through 13. 'Revenge of the Witch' is the start. The series is sometimes called 'The Wardstone Chronicles', but the book order is the same. I've collected them all, and the numbering is consistent. After the thirteenth book, there's a definite conclusion.

Then, if you want more, Joseph Delaney started a sequel series with Tom as an adult, beginning with 'A New Darkness'. It's a different tone, dealing with the aftermath. But for the classic experience, the original thirteen in order is the only way to go. The short stories are nice, but they're not required reading to understand the plot.
2026-07-30 23:41:23
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EliasWest
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You can go straight from the original series to 'A New Darkness'. The short stories fill in gaps but aren't required for the sequel's plot. The sequel series assumes you've read the original 13 and remember the major events and character outcomes.
2026-07-31 19:12:56
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NicoBurns
NicoBurns
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Absolutely stick to the numbered books. I've seen lists that try to integrate the short stories chronologically, but for a first read, that's unnecessary hassle. The main narrative from 'Revenge of the Witch' to 'Fury of the Seventh Son' is a complete epic. The short stories are delightful, but they're vignettes.

Reading in order preserves the suspense. For example, the true nature of the Fiend isn't fully revealed until later books. If you read a prequel first, that looming threat might be demystified too early. Let the story unfold as Joseph Delaney intended—one creepy, thrilling book after another.
2026-08-01 13:51:53
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JackKid
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It's interesting how the first book feels almost like a middle-grade horror, but by the end, it's firmly young adult or even adult dark fantasy. That maturation is part of the reading experience. Starting with a later, grittier book would make the beginning seem too tame, but it's the necessary foundation.
2026-08-01 17:29:05
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AidenJay
AidenJay
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Is there a good stopping point after a few books, or is it one continuous story? I'm curious if the early books wrap up neatly.
2026-08-02 07:49:28
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Can we talk about how the writing itself shows his change? The narration from Tom's perspective starts with simple observations and a lot of fear-description. As the book goes on, the observations become sharper, more analytical, even as the threats get bigger. The voice matures slightly. It's a subtle technique, but it makes you feel like you're growing alongside him.

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7 Respuestas2026-07-29 01:35:17
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3 Respuestas2026-07-29 22:56:20
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