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Authorby James Islington
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Quick Answer

Start Hierarchy by James Islington with "The Will of the Many", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Hierarchy series by James Islington. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with "The Will of the Many" and follow the publication order below.

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Community Consensus

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"The primary discussion revolves around the validity and methodology of a generated 'Hierarchy' or ranked list, with many users criticizing the results because participants did not rank their entries strictly. Separately, a strong consensus emerges regarding specific media recommendations, particularly concerning the starting point and commitment level required for the fantasy book series, The Wheel of Time, and certain anime titles."

Key Reddit Advice

For The Wheel of Time (WoT) series, if struggling with the first two books (The Great Hunt), commit to reading until Book 3 (The Dragon Reborn) or Book 4, as this is where the author 'hits his stride' and the series quality is widely agreed to improve significantly. For anime recommendations, specific commitment points include watching Madoka Magica until the end of episode 2 and Cowboy Bebop until episode 5.

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order2 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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The Will of the Many

Pub: 2025★ 4.59

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THE STRENGTH OF THE FEW

Pub: 2025★ 4.41

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Will of the Many".

The second book in the Hierarchy series. Vis Telimus must find out why he has been replicated across three separate worlds. Read by Euan Morton. 31 hours, 8 minutes unabridged.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Hierarchy in?

Start with "The Will of the Many" (2025) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in Hierarchy?

2 main books, published 2025–2025.