Great Library Books in Order
Great Library is a 4-book series by Rachel Caine for ages 13+, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with moderate to intense content (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate to intense
- HootRated 3–4 out of 5 · avg 3.3
Great Library Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Great Library books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ink and Bone 2015 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | Paper and fire 2016 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 3 | Ash and Quill The Great Library 2017 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Intense |
| 4 | Smoke and Iron 2018 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Great Library (4 books by Rachel Caine) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 3.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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 Great Library Books
Ink and Bone
Rachel Caine
Ink and Bone
Rachel Caine
Paper and fire
Rachel Caine
Paper and fire
Rachel Caine
Ash and Quill
Rachel Caine
Ash and Quill
Rachel Caine
Smoke and Iron
Rachel Caine
Smoke and Iron
Rachel Caine
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Questions about the Great Library series
- What reading level is the Great Library series?
- Great Library books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Great Library books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Great Library books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Ink and Bone (2015); Paper and fire (2016); Ash and Quill (2017); Smoke and Iron (2018).
- What age is the Great Library series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Great Library for ages 13+. Content is moderate to intense (HootRated intensity 3–4 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.