Legacy of Gods Books in Order
Rina Kent reading order · Updated August 2026
Legacy of Gods by Rina Kent is a dark new-adult series best read in publication order, starting with God of Malice. Later books spoil earlier relationships and power dynamics.
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Legacy of Gods by Rina Kent is a dark new-adult series best read in publication order, starting with God of Malice. Later books spoil earlier relationships and power dynamics.
What this series is known for
- Dark college romance with interconnected couples
- Morally gray heroes and high-stakes obsession
- Best in publication order because of shared cast
- Open-door heat and heavy themes. Check content notes if needed
After the reading order
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Legacy of Gods books in order
God of Malice
Released 2022
The entry point. Dark, obsessive college romance that sets the series tone.
God of Pain
Released 2023
Another couple in the connected cast with higher social stakes.
God of Wrath
Released 2023
Power, family, and revenge deepen across the campus elite.
God of Ruin
Released 2023
Keeps series momentum with another morally gray pairing.
God of Fury
Released 2023
A major fan-favorite installment in the connected order.
God of War
Released 2024
Late-series arc. Read after earlier books for full context.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need Royal Elite before Legacy of Gods?
No. Legacy of Gods can stand alone, though Royal Elite adds family backstory.
What order should I read Legacy of Gods?
Publication order starting with God of Malice.
Is Legacy of Gods darker than Twisted?
Yes for most readers. Expect darker themes and more intense antihero energy.
For high heat with more contemporary polish after this, try Ana Huang's Twisted series. Twisted series order.
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