Morgan Rice is an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels,"Not Just for Teens: A 35 Going on 13 Special" by Angelina Benedetti, School Library Journal, Jun 15, 2011. with her books making the New York Times, USA Today, Apple Books, and other bestseller lists. Her first novel, A Quest of Heroes, was self-published in 2013 and was the first of 17 books in her epic fantasy series The Sorcerer's Ring.
Career Rice is the author of dozens of fantasy and sci-fi novels. She self-publishes her works and in 2011 stated she had no interest in pursuing traditional publishing for her young adult novels. Rice describes herself as a "lifelong fan of fantasy" who as a child spent countless years devouring everything in the genre."An Interview with Morgan Rice" by Haylee Spence, Roses and Reviews, May 12, 2015.
Rice's books have made the New York Times, USA Today, Apple Books, and other bestseller lists.The Sorcerer's Ring by Morgan Rice, #10, Best Sellers: Children's Series Books, The New York Times, June 9 2013, page 31(L).A Sky of Spells by Morgan Rice, #82, USA Today Best Selling Book List, November 07, 2013."Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, February 5, 2017: iBooks US Bestseller List - Sci-Fi & Fantasy," Publishers Weekly, Feb 10, 2017. In 2013, the first three books of her Sorcerer's Ring series were among the best-selling books on Amazon.com."Amazon Announces Best-Selling Books of 2013," media release, Amazon, December 16, 2013. In February 2016, four of her books were among the top 20 highest-selling American iBooks in the sci-fi/fantasy category."Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, February 21, 2016: iBooks US Bestseller List - Sci-Fi & Fantasy," Publishers Weekly, Feb 26, 2016.
Critical response
Midwest Book Review called Rice's novel A Throne for Sisters "a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.""Review of A Throne for Sisters by Morgan Rice," Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, Volume 27, Number 11, November 2017. Midwest Book Review also praised her novel Transmission as a "sci-fi story that will reach adults as much as young adult audiences.""Review of Transmission by Morgan Rice," The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf, California Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, Volume 13, Number 7, July 2018. However, Publishers Weekly described A Quest of Heroes as "action-packed" but that the book's "predictable plot is packed full of fantasy clichés, the pacing is rushed, and character development is hasty""Review of A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice," Publishers Weekly, 06/30/2014. while Kirkus Reviews described the novel as "A fun but anemic, derivative fantasy.""Review of A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice," Kirkus Reviews, March 4, 2015.
Works Of Crowns and Glory series Slave, Warrior, Queen (free) Rogue, Prisoner, Princess Knight, Heir, Prince Rebel, Pawn, King Soldier, Brother, Sorcerer Hero, Traitor, Daughter Ruler, Rival, Exile Victor, Vanquished, Son
Kings and Sorcerers series Rise of the Dragons (free) Rise of the Valiant The Weight of Honor A Forge of Valor A Realm of Shadows Night of the Bold
Sorcerer's Ring series A Quest of Heroes (free and has a free graphic novel) published January 2013 in English, translated to Spanish before summer 2014. A March of Kings A Fate of Dragons A Clash of Honor (sometimes mistakenly reported as A Cry of Honor) A Vow of Glory A Charge of Valor A Rite of Swords A Grant of Arms A Sky of Spells A Sea of Shields A Reign of Steel A Land of Fire A Rule of Queens An Oath of Brothers A Dream of Mortals A Joust of Knights A Gift of Battle
A Throne for Sisters series A Throne for Sisters A Court for Thieves A Song for Orphans A Dirge for Princes A Jewel for Royals A Kiss for Queens A Crown for Assassins A Clasp for Heirs
Survival trilogy Arena One (free) Arena Two Arena Three
Vampire, Fallen series Before Dawn
Vampire Journals series Turned (free) Loved Betrayed Destined Desired (released in 2011) Betrothed Vowed Found Resurrected Craved Fated Obsessed
Way of Steel series Only the Worthy Only the Valiant Only the Destined Only the Bold
Age of the Sorcerers Series Realm of Dragons Throne of Dragons Born of Dragons Ring of Dragons Crown of Dragons Dusk of Dragons Shield of Dragons Dream of Dragons
Wish Series Wish Desire Adore Thirst Ache Crave
ShadowSeer Series London Paris Munich Rome Athens
Sword of the Dead Series Sword of the Dead Song of the Valiant Crown of the Righteous Shield of the Fallen Cry of the Bold
Invasion Chronicles Series Transmission Arrival Ascent Return
Oliver Blue Series The Magic Factory The Orb of Kandra The Obsidians The Scepter of Fire
Deathborn Veiled Stolen Threatened (expected December, 2025)
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