Remnant Chronicles Books in Order
Remnant Chronicles is a 2-book series by Mary Pearson for ages 13+, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Remnant Chronicles Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Remnant Chronicles books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Heart of Betrayal 2015 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | The Beauty of Darkness 2016 | 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. Remnant Chronicles (2 books by Mary Pearson) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 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 Remnant Chronicles Books
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Questions about the Remnant Chronicles series
- What reading level is the Remnant Chronicles series?
- Remnant Chronicles books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Remnant Chronicles books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Remnant Chronicles books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Heart of Betrayal (2015); The Beauty of Darkness (2016).
- What age is the Remnant Chronicles series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Remnant Chronicles for ages 13+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.