Frequently Asked questions

WHAT IS HIDDEN LEGENDS?

Hidden Legends is a fantasy-paranormal academy universe created and co-owned by USA Today bestselling authors Megan Linski and Alicia Rades. Each Hidden Legends series takes place within the same world, but in separate and unique societies. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Every series stands on its own, and they can be read in any order.

WHAT ORDER SHOULD I READ THE BOOKS IN?

The Hidden Legends books are written as standalone series, and each series can be read in any order. However, we suggest a reading order of: Academy of Magical Creatures, University of Sorcery, College of Witchcraft, and Prison for Supernatural Offenders. Each series follows its own reading order.

Academy of Magical Creatures Reading Order:

  1. The Fire Prophecy
  2. The Water Legacy
  3. The Earth Legend
  4. The Air Omen
  5. The Elemental War
  6. The Soul Sacrifice

University of Sorcery Reading Order:

  1. The Wolven Mark
  2. The Dragon Oath
  3. The Alicorn Court
  4. The Griffin Knight
  5. The Shifter Empire
  6. The Fae Queen

College of Witchcraft Reading Order:

  1. The Coven’s Secret
  2. The Reaper’s Shadow
  3. The Cauldron’s Curse
  4. The Demon’s Spell
  5. The Warlock’s Trial (Coming Soon)
  6. The Witch’s Fate (Coming Soon)

Prison for Supernatural Offenders Reading Order:

  1. The Villain Institute
  2. The Criminal Lair
  3. The Infernal Underground
  4. The Assassin’s Destiny
  5. The Devil’s City (Coming Soon)
  6. The Elven Gate (Coming Soon)
The Hidden Legends Omnibus Collections series contains the books mentioned above, in box set format.
 
Hidden Legends Omnibus Collections Reading Order:
 
1. Academy of Magical Creatures: Books 1-3
2. Academy of Magical Creatures: Books 4-6
3. University of Sorcery: Books 1-3
4. University of Sorcery: Books 4-6
5. College of Witchcraft: Books 1-3
6. College of Witchcraft: Books 4-6 (Coming Soon)
7. Prison for Supernatural Offenders: Books 1-3 (Out now!)
With more to come!


WHAT ABOUT THE SHORT STORIES?

 
The following short stories can be found in The Supernatural Companions, which is free to read or listen to.
 
1. The Hidden Forest: Takes place during Book One in the Academy of Magical Creatures series.
2. The Secret Passage: Takes place during Book Three in the Academy of Magical Creatures series.
3. The Silver Crown: Takes place during Book One in the University of Sorcery series.
4. The Music Box: Takes place during Book Three in the College of Witchcraft series
5. The Midnight Breakout: Takes place during Book One in the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series.
 
The following short stories can be found in The Hidden Vault. Sign up to get your free copy here.
 
1. The Dragon’s Test: Takes place before the events in the Academy of Magical Creatures series, from Haloke’s perspective.
2. The Once Dream: Takes place between Books One and Two of the University of Sorcery series.
3. The Haunted Tournament: Takes place during Book Two in the College of Witchcraft series.
4. The Crimson Ribbon: Takes place during Book Four in the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series.
 

WHERE CAN I GET AN ARC COPY FOR REVIEW?

We are no longer offering advanced reader copies (ARCs) because as soon as a book is finished, we release it! We want everyone to be able to read these books as soon as possible, which doesn’t allow enough time to send out advanced copies.

WILL THERE BE MORE SERIES SET IN THE HIDDEN LEGENDS UNIVERSE?

Yes! We plan to continue writing in this world for the foreseeable future. We will be visiting the Midnighters (vampires), Atlanteans (mermaids), Astromancers (enchanters), Celestials (angels) and more!

ARE YOUR BOOKS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF AMAZON?

YES! The Hidden Legends books are now available on all major retailers in ebook, paperback, and audio format. Audiobooks and ebooks can also be purchased directly from us and accessed through the BookFunnel app.

WHY DO THE NARRATORS FOR THE HIDDEN LEGENDS AUDIOBOOKS CHANGE?

Narrators often have contract or scheduling agreements that can conflict with the production of audiobooks. This can make it difficult for authors and publishers to hire the same narrator during a long-term series project, especially if the project takes place over several years. We do everything we can to hire the best narrators we can for our books, and keep them with us throughout the entirety of a series project, though this isn’t always possible. Narrators are people too, and sometimes, life gets in the way of them continuing to participate in a large-scale production like the Hidden Legends Universe.
 

Some fans need time to get used to narrator changes, but most readers have told us they are unbothered by narrator changes, or actually prefer the recast narrators as opposed to the original ones. We do hope that you’ll continue to give all our audiobooks a try, and if not, that you’ll complete the series titles in ebook or paperback format. 

ARE THE BOX SETS AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK/HARDBACK?

Due to the size of these books, we’re unable to print the box sets in physical format, as the page count would exceed the limits at the printers we use. You can purchase the box sets in ebook and audio format on all major digital retailers.

 

WILL YOU EVER MAKE YOUR BOOKS INTO A TV SHOW/MOVIE?

We are always looking into all options regarding creating Hidden Legends into a film series. The more people who know about Hidden Legends, the greater possibly we’ll be able to bring our characters to film, so spread the word and keep telling other readers about our books!

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE IN THE HIDDEN LEGENDS UNIVERSE?

We’re glad you asked! We’ve included a Hidden Legends timeline graphic below.

hidden legends timeline