Fallen Books in Order
Fallen is a 5-book series by Tom Sniegoski for ages 13+, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with moderate to very intense content (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to very intense
- HootRated 3–5 out of 5 · avg 3.8
Fallen Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Fallen books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerie 2003 | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | The fallen. 2003 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Intense |
| 3 | Reckoning 2004 | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 4 | Fallen volume 3 End of Days Book 3 · 2011 · Thomas E. Sniegoski | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 5 | Forsaken 2012 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Intense |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Fallen (5 books by Tom Sniegoski) lands at a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 3.8/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Fallen Books
Aerie
Tom Sniegoski
Aerie
Tom Sniegoski
The fallen.
Tom Sniegoski
The fallen.
Tom Sniegoski
Reckoning
Tom Sniegoski
Reckoning
Tom Sniegoski
Fallen volume 3 End of Days
Thomas E. Sniegoski
Fallen volume 3 End of Days
Thomas E. Sniegoski
Forsaken
Tom Sniegoski
Forsaken
Tom Sniegoski
Series Like Fallen: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
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- Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin 6 books · Grades 5–7 · moderate to very intense content
- Ender by Orson Scott Card 4 books · Grades 5–8 · moderate content
- Left Behind by Tim F. LaHaye 14 books · Grades 5–7 · moderate to very intense content
- Shadow by Orson Scott Card 5 books · Grades 7–8 · moderate content
Questions about the Fallen series
- What reading level is the Fallen series?
- Fallen books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 6.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Fallen books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Fallen books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Aerie (2003); The fallen. (2003); Reckoning (2004); Fallen volume 3 End of Days (2011); Forsaken (2012).
- What age is the Fallen series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Fallen for ages 13+. Content is moderate to very intense (HootRated intensity 3–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.