Jessie Mihalik
Jessie Mihalik has published 13 books across 5 series. The recommended reading order starts with The Queen's Gambit (2018).
Jessie Mihalik is an American author of science fiction novels, making her debut in 2017 with The Queen's Gambit. She writes the Rogue Queen and the Consortium Rebellion series. Mihalik holds a degree in Computer Science and worked as a software engineer before turning to writing full-time from her home in Central Texas. Her passion for all things geeky informs her work, and she can often be found playing co-op video games with her husband, exploring new board games, or reading from her extensive collection of books.
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Order of Books & Broadswords Books
- TagsfantasyDescriptionIn a world where adventure and affection intertwine, Jessie Mihalik presents two romantic fantasy novellas, each promising a happily ever after and enhanced by a new bonus epilogue. Feora lives for the thrill of stealing the king's gold, not for the riches, but for the books it buys. Her quiet pursuit is shattered when a handsome knight, relentless in his duty, appears. Now, Feora faces a dangerous choice: protect the knight and risk exposing her true self, or let him fall. Meanwhile, Zenira finds herself in a desperate situation. Forced to sell her prized rock collection by a ruthless landowner demanding higher rent, she follows a whisper of a collector who values the unusual. Her quest leads her to a cold, mud-splattered manor and its brooding owner. Confronted by an icy scowl, Zenira feels an unexpected pull to not only fix the neglected estate but perhaps its equally dishevelled master as well.Publication dateJune 11, 2024Amazon rating4.4/5Print length149LanguageEnglishPublisherNYLA
Order of Consortium Rebellion Books
- Tags---DescriptionBianca von Hasenberg, a princess bound by duty, finds herself free after her husband's death, using her influence to aid other women. When her family's House is attacked and her brother disappears, she defies her father to rescue him. Ian Bishop, director of security and her first love, is tasked with bringing her back. Bianca evades him across the universe, but their paths collide, forcing her to seek his help. Together, they venture into rival territory, and Bianca must decide if she can trust Ian with a secret that could ruin her.Publication dateSeptember 10, 2019Amazon rating4.5/5Print length400LanguageEnglishPublisherEos
- Tagssci-fiDescriptionIn a distant future ruled by the Royal Consortium, true power lies with the heads of three High Houses. Ada von Hasenberg, fifth of six children, holds no authority within her House; her only worth is as a pawn in a political marriage. When her father arranges a union with a noble from House Rockhurst, a man she neither wants nor loves, Ada seizes control of her own destiny. She flees before the betrothal ceremony, disappearing among the stars. Two years on the run, and Ada’s luck has run out. To ensure she cannot escape again, the spirited princess is thrown into a prison cell with Marcus Loch, the notorious Devil of Fornax Zero, rumored to have killed his entire chain of command. When their transport ship is attacked by a battle cruiser from rival House Rockhurst, Ada realizes that capture means becoming a political prisoner and a liability. Her only hope is to strike a deal with the dangerous fugitive: a fortune if he helps her escape. But when you make a deal with an irresistibly attractive Devil, you may lose more than you bargained for.Publication dateFebruary 5, 2019Amazon rating4.4/5Print length451LanguageEnglishPublisherHarper Voyager
- Tagsromancesci-fiDescriptionCatarina von Hasenberg, the youngest of her High House, is underestimated by all. Her youthful exuberance and seemingly flighty nature hide a sharp intellect and a will of iron. This makes her the ideal candidate to go undercover at a rival House’s summer retreat, gathering vital intelligence on their treachery while her enemies remain oblivious to her true capabilities as a spy. Her mission requires a companion, and her overprotective sister insists on Alexander Sterling, a formidable bodyguard, posing as Cat’s lover. Though Cat believes she can manipulate anyone, Alex proves to be a challenge, both professionally and personally. When an attack nearly costs Cat her life, they must work together to uncover the extent of the conspiracy. With Serenity under assault and her family stranded, Catarina faces a desperate choice: expose the truth and finish the fight, or keep her buried secrets safe.Publication dateMay 19, 2020Amazon rating4.5/5Print length416LanguageEnglishPublisherHarper Voyager
Order of Rogue Queen Books
- Tags---DescriptionQueen Samara of the Rogue Coalition has kept her people out of the escalating war between the Quint Confederacy and the Kos Empire, a neutrality that has led to widespread starvation. With her citizens on the verge of collapse, Samara devises a risky scheme: to rescue the kidnapped Kos Emperor from Quint mercenaries and claim the substantial reward from the Kos Empire. This payout, she believes, will sustain her people until peace returns. But her carefully laid plan unravels, forcing Samara to flee Quint forces alongside Emperor Valentin Kos, the very man she intended to abduct. As they navigate their desperate escape, Samara discovers Valentin is far from the detached villain she had envisioned. Caught between her profound duty to her starving people and an unexpected connection to the Emperor, Samara faces an impossible choice: can she secure her kingdom's survival at the cost of the one thing she has always longed for?Publication dateJune 18, 2018Amazon rating4.3/5Print length158LanguageEnglishPublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- TagscrimemysteryDescriptionQueen Samara Rani arrives at Emperor Valentin Kos’s court to fulfill a promise, but she expects no warm welcome. Her mission: uncover the traitors within the Emperor’s ranks, traitors she herself tricked out of five million credits. The advisors make their intentions clear—they want her gone, and violence is their chosen method. As Samara and Valentin race against time to expose the treachery before another attack leads to tragedy, the conflict intensifies. Rumors begin to surface, blaming Samara for the escalating chaos, forcing her to continue her dangerous hunt alone. Courtiers are masters of deception, and one wrong move could cost Samara her life. But Samara is a Rogue Queen, and she has more than a few tricks of her own.Publication dateJune 27, 2019Amazon rating4.4/5Print length208LanguageEnglishPublisherIndependently published
- Tags---DescriptionQueen Samara Rani knows she's walking into a trap, but meeting Commander Adams is her quickest path to striking distance of the Quint Confederacy’s biggest traitor and her sworn enemy. Adams destroyed her home and ship, and if he isn't stopped, he will shatter the fragile peace between the Kos Empire and the Quint Confederacy—and end Samara's chance at a future with Emperor Valentin Kos. Samara aims to deliver some well-deserved payback, but she can’t undertake this perilous mission alone. Her friends and allies refuse to let her go without them, and even Valentin insists on joining. Samara is reluctant to put them in danger, but when Adams threatens their safety and everything she holds dear, she vows to show him exactly how she earned her deadly reputation and why crossing the Rogue Queen is a fatal mistake.Publication dateDecember 8, 2020Amazon rating4.3/5Print length248LanguageEnglishPublisherNYLA
Order of Silver & Blood Books
- Tags---DescriptionAfter shattering the enchanted seal protecting her, Riela finds herself irrevocably bound to the lethal politics of the Blood Court and its manipulative Blood King. To survive, she must outmaneuver rivals and foil assassination attempts, all while learning to wield power she never wanted. Garrick, the Silver King and her temporary betrothed, is her only ally in an unfriendly castle where trust is a dangerous gamble. Together, they face ancient magic, forbidden love, and a tyrant’s vicious schemes. But as their betrothal starts to feel more real, secrets unravel until loyalty and betrayal hang by a single thread. Power always comes with a price, and as Riela unearths her magical ancestry and fights to control her newfound abilities, she must decide: will she rise to claim her place, even if it means sacrificing everything she loves, or will she fall to the plots of those who seek to destroy her? Because in a world where roses conceal thorns and secrets lurk beneath stone, Riela’s choice will shape the fate of kingdoms.Publication dateDecember 1, 2026LanguageEnglishPublisherAvon
- TagsfantasyDescriptionA shadow falls over the woods, where a monstrous beast preys on the villagers. Riela, the only mage available, ventures into the forbidden forest, unprepared and alone. But the forest holds more than one beast, and Riela is quickly outmatched, her life hanging by a thread. Her fate shifts with the moonlit magic of a scarred, powerful stranger. Garrick saves her, his strength a stark contrast to her own untrained abilities. He brings her to his magical castle, a place of opulent libraries and curious wolves, but his own magic is fading, bound by a century-old curse. As Riela recovers from the beast’s poison, a dangerous attraction flares between her and the surly man who holds her captive. Yet, as Riela’s own fickle magic begins to reveal its secrets, Garrick’s suspicion grows. The lies entwining their pasts threaten to unravel the fragile trust between them. For Riela’s life, or perhaps her death, may be the very key Garrick needs to reclaim what he has lost.Publication dateJanuary 27, 2026Amazon rating4.4/5Print length446LanguageEnglishPublisherAvon
Order of Starlight's Shadow Books
- Tags---DescriptionThe galaxy teeters on the brink of interstellar war, a conflict stoked by a shadowy cabal of traitors. Into this volatile arena steps Kee Ildez, a woman who has worn many hats—hacker, soldier, bounty hunter—but never that of a hero. Yet, when the sparks of war threaten to ignite, Kee finds herself driven to uncover the architects of this impending destruction and extinguish their plans. Her expertise lies in unearthing secrets, making the hunt for traitors seem straightforward. But her quarry has a military past, and a powerful hand is meticulously scrubbing their tracks. To thwart this conspiracy, Kee will need every member of her team, including Varro Runkow, a Valovian weapons specialist whose presence quickens her pulse. Though he possesses a quiet, grumpy demeanor and a striking handsomeness, Varro's gaze lingers on Kee, even as he rebuffs her advances. She resolves to maintain a professional distance, a vow destined for trial. When Kee and Varro are thrust together, separated from their crew and stranded in hostile territory, their resolve is tested. Cut off and alone, they must forge a partnership and navigate treacherous ground. The fate of thousands hangs in the balance, and a single misstep could unleash a devastating war.Publication dateJuly 12, 2022Amazon rating4.4/5Print length448LanguageEnglishPublisherHarper Voyager
- Tags---DescriptionCaptain Octavia Zarola needs credits fast to keep her bounty hunting crew paid and fed. Tracking an escaped embezzler on a backwater planet should be simple, but bounties are rarely as easy as they seem. As the crew closes in on their quarry, the hunt becomes entangled with a local criminal overlord, forcing Tavi to decide what's more important: money or honor, and how much she's willing to risk for either one.Publication dateNovember 1, 2022Amazon rating4.3/5Print length70LanguageEnglishPublisherNYLA
- Tags---DescriptionOctavia Zarola will do anything to keep her bounty hunting crew together, even if it means working for Torran Fletcher, a ruthless former general and her sworn enemy. When Torran offers her enough credits to keep her crew afloat and fix her ship, Tavi can't refuse, though Torran's insistence on joining the hunt pushes all her buttons—for anger and desire. But as they uncover a plot threatening the peace between humans and Valoffs, Tavi suspects Torran is using her to start a new war. With her crew's fate on a knife's edge, Tavi must decide where her loyalties lie: with the quiet Valoff who has been lying to her, or with the human leaders who abandoned her squad on the battlefield. This time, she's put her heart on the line.Publication dateFebruary 1, 2022Amazon rating4.5/5Print length432LanguageEnglishPublisherHarper Voyager
- Tags---DescriptionIn the shadowed corners of the galaxy, Lexi Bowen makes her living as a recovery specialist, her skills honed in trickery and thievery. While her former captain might frown upon her less-than-honest methods, the lucrative trade in artifacts for the wealthy pays the bills, and Lexi has seen enough of war and death to last a lifetime. The FHP once left her for dead; she has no intention of offering them another chance. Her newest assignment, however, pulls her directly into the heart of Valovian territory, and back into the path of Nilo Shoren. This Valovian teleporter not only cost her a significant payday but also came dangerously close to stealing her heart. Lexi arrives armored against his disarming charm, intending only to complete her contract and disappear. But when her former crew vanishes within Valovian space, Lexi finds herself needing Nilo’s help. Together, they must uncover what happened and prevent the incident from igniting a new galactic war between the superpowers. The fate of her crew, and perhaps the galaxy, rests on their unlikely alliance.Publication dateJune 20, 2023Amazon rating4.2/5Print length427LanguageEnglishPublisherHarper Voyager
Frequently Asked Questions about Jessie Mihalik
Jessie Mihalik's books are primarily organized into distinct series. The recommended reading order begins with the Consortium Rebellion series, followed by the Rogue Queen series. Then, readers can move to the Starlight's Shadow series. The Silver & Blood series and the Books & Broadswords series are also available, with their own internal reading orders. Within each series, the books follow a chronological narrative, so reading them in the order they were published within that series is advisable for the best experience.
A good starting point for Jessie Mihalik's books is the Consortium Rebellion series. The first book in this series is Aurora Blazing, published in 2019. This series introduces readers to her style and the universe she has built. Following the Consortium Rebellion series, you can move to the Rogue Queen series, beginning with The Queen's Gambit. This allows for a natural progression through her interconnected narratives, providing a solid foundation before exploring other series.
While some series may offer a degree of standalone enjoyment, reading Jessie Mihalik's books in order is generally recommended, especially within each series. The Consortium Rebellion and Rogue Queen series, for instance, feature continuing storylines and character development that are best appreciated when experienced chronologically. The Starlight's Shadow series also benefits from sequential reading. Reading out of order might lead to confusion or a diminished understanding of plot points and character arcs.
Jessie Mihalik primarily writes books that are part of series. Her major works are organized into the Consortium Rebellion series, the Rogue Queen series, the Starlight's Shadow series, the Silver & Blood series, and the Books & Broadswords series. Each of these series contains multiple books that build upon each other, telling a larger, continuous story. While individual books within a series might offer some self-contained elements, the overarching narratives are designed for sequential reading.
Jessie Mihalik has written and published multiple books across several series. As of late 2023, she has published books within the Consortium Rebellion, Rogue Queen, and Starlight's Shadow series, along with the first volume in the Books & Broadswords series. She also has the Silver & Blood series with upcoming titles. The total number of published books is over ten, with more anticipated in the coming years as she continues to expand her literary universe.
The first book Jessie Mihalik wrote was Aurora Blazing. It was published in 2019 and serves as the beginning of the Consortium Rebellion series. This novel set the stage for the universe and characters that would become central to her early work. While The Queen's Gambit, published in 2018, is sometimes mistakenly cited as her debut, Aurora Blazing is the chronologically first published work within her bibliography, initiating the Consortium Rebellion narrative.
Jessie Mihalik's most recent book is Capture the Sun, published in 2023. This book is part of the Starlight's Shadow series. It continues the narrative established in the preceding books of that series, bringing further developments to the ongoing story and characters. Following Capture the Sun, readers can anticipate future installments in her various series, including the upcoming Silver & Blood series and Books & Broadswords.
Jessie Mihalik writes science fiction novels. Her work often incorporates elements of space opera and romantic science fiction. The series she has penned, such as the Consortium Rebellion, Rogue Queen, and Starlight's Shadow, are set in futuristic or interstellar environments. These stories typically feature adventure, action, and character-driven plots within a science fiction framework, often including romantic subplots.
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