The Circle Opens books in order A series by Tamora Pierce
The Circle Opens series by Tamora Pierce has 4 books, from Magic Steps (Mar 2000) to Shatterglass (Mar 2003). Read it in order, starting with Magic Steps.
Reading order: 1 Magic Steps (2000) · 2 Street Magic (2001) · 3 Cold Fire (2002) · 4 Shatterglass (2003)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The Circle Opens books in order
- 1.
Magic Steps (Mar 2000)
- 2.
Street Magic (2001)
- 3.
Cold Fire (Apr 2002)
- 4.
Shatterglass (Mar 2003)
The Circle Opens FAQ
- How many The Circle Opens books are there?
- There are 4 The Circle Opens books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Circle Opens books in?
- In publication order, starting with Magic Steps (Mar 2000): 1 Magic Steps (2000) · 2 Street Magic (2001) · 3 Cold Fire (2002) · 4 Shatterglass (2003).
- What is the first The Circle Opens book?
- Magic Steps (Mar 2000).
- What is the latest The Circle Opens book?
- Shatterglass (Mar 2003).
- Is the Circle Opens series finished?
- There have been no new The Circle Opens books since 2003.
- Did Tamora Pierce write other series?
- Yes: The Song of the Lioness, The Immortals, Circle of Magic, Protector of the Small and Provost's Dog.
More series by Tamora Pierce
All Tamora Pierce booksThe Song of the Lioness
4 books
The Immortals
4 books
Circle of Magic
4 books
Protector of the Small
4 books
Provost's Dog
3 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.