New York Times Bestsellers
Rachel Gillig has placed 3 books on the New York Times bestseller lists, spending a combined 8 weeks on the charts.
2 weeks on the Times Paperback Trade Fiction list · peaked at #2 · debuted May 2025 · 4 weeks across 2 NYT lists
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2 weeks on the Times Combined Print & E-Book Fiction list · peaked at #3 · debuted Oct 2023 · 3 weeks across 2 NYT lists
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Reading Order
2 series · 4 booksThe Shepherd King
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Dark Window | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Two Twisted Crowns | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Stonewater Kingdom
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Knight and the Moth | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Knave and the Moon | 2026 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Rachel Gillig is a New York Times bestselling author of gothic romantic fantasy. Her debut duology, The Shepherd King, follows a card-drawn magic system and a heroine bargaining with a monster in her mind, and became a BookTok sensation. She continues to write moody, atmospheric romantasy with the Stonewater Kingdom series. Her work is beloved for its brooding love interests, misty settings, and clever magic.