What Is The Reading Order For The Abandoned Empress Novel Series?

2026-08-04 23:20:38
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Declan
Declan
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Man, figuring out the order for 'The Abandoned Empress' can be a head-scratcher at first because of all the side stories. The main novel is the complete story, so you should start there. After that, you can jump into the side stories, which are mostly collected in 'The Abandoned Empress Side Story' volumes. They fill in gaps for characters like Carsein, Allendis, and even Jieun.

A lot of people argue about whether to read the side stories chronologically alongside the main plot or save them for after. I tried weaving them in once, following a fan-made guide, and it honestly broke the pacing of the main revenge plot for me. Ruined the momentum. My advice? Read the main novel straight through first to get the core emotional journey, then use the side stories as a kind of bonus content dessert. It’s more satisfying that way, and you won’t get distracted from Tia’s central arc.
2026-08-06 02:59:23
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Hannah
Hannah
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Honestly, just read the main novel. The side stories are nice for extra flavor, but they aren't essential. I saw so many posts online making it seem like you needed a PhD in 'Abandoned Empress' lore to get started, and it almost put me off. The reading order isn't that deep.

I skipped all the extras on my first read and didn't feel like I missed anything crucial. The main story stands perfectly well on its own. If you finish it and still want more of that world, then you can go hunt down the side stories. Don't overcomplicate it from the gate.
2026-08-06 17:08:24
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Zion
Zion
Longtime Reader Receptionist
For the definitive order, you want: 1) The main 'Abandoned Empress' novel. 2) 'The Abandoned Empress Side Story' collections. There's also a short epilogue-like story sometimes bundled separately. I read the side stories after, and they added nice context, especially for Allendis's motivations, which felt a bit vague in the main text. The fan translations I found online usually had them listed clearly.
2026-08-09 14:39:42
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