Reader Request Stories 1–6 by Katie Cross | Reader Request Series Volume 1

All six short stories. One paperback.

Return to Alkarra with the first six stories in the Reader Request Series.

This paperback collection gathers some of the most requested bonus stories from readers of The Network Series, giving fans deeper answers, beloved character moments, hidden perspectives, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from across Bianca Monroe’s world.

Inside this volume, you’ll find gods and goddesses, Merrick’s point of view, Bianca and Merrick before and after the heartache, Northern and Southern Network politics, magical swordmaking, and the origin of one of Alkarra’s most beloved magical swords.

This collection includes:

• The Gods
• The Plummet
• The North
• The Wander
• The Return
• Viveet Forged

Reader Request Stories 1–6 is Volume 1 of the Reader Request Series by Katie Cross. This clean YA fantasy paperback collection is perfect for established Alkarran readers who want more mythology, more Merrick, more Bianca, more Viveet, and more of the hidden moments that shaped The Network Series.

Perfect for readers who love clean YA fantasy, The Network Series, reader-requested stories, companion novellas, beloved characters, behind-the-scenes fantasy, magical politics, gods and goddesses, slow-burn romance, magical swords, witch fantasy, and no-spice bonus stories.

These stories are available only at katiecrossbooks.com.

Spoiler Warning

Reader Request Stories 1–6 contains spoilers for The Network Series, especially Alkarra Awakening, The High Priest’s Daughter, War of the Networks, The Lost Magic, The Forgotten Gods, and War of the Gods.

For the best reading experience, read this collection after The Lost Magic or after finishing The Network Series.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

• Clean YA fantasy with no spice
• The Network Series
• Bianca Monroe and Merrick
• Merrick’s point of view
• Reader-requested stories
• Companion novellas
• Bonus stories
• Gods and goddesses
• Alkarra mythology
• Magical politics
• Slow-burn romance
• Hidden longing
• Beloved character moments
• Viveet
• Magical swords
• Southern Network lore
• Behind-the-scenes fantasy stories
• Deeper Alkarra worldbuilding

Format Options

This product is available as:

• Paperback

Included Stories

The Gods

A behind-the-scenes look at the gods and goddesses of Alkarra, including Ignis, Gelas, Deasylva, Selsay, Prana, and the divine questions readers asked after The Forgotten Gods and War of the Gods.

The Plummet

A Merrick point-of-view story that takes place during Alkarra Awakening and The High Priest’s Daughter, revealing his quiet longing, emotional restraint, and the moment he begins falling hard for Bianca Monroe.

The North

A Merrick point-of-view story set during War of the Networks, as duty pulls him away from Bianca and into Northern Network politics—right when he learns she has been captured by Mabel.

The Wander

A Bianca and Merrick story set after the battle with Mabel and the breaking of the Mansfeld Pact, as Merrick takes Bianca to the Southern Network to find Andrei, the swordmaker who created Viveet.

The Return

A highly requested Merrick point-of-view retelling of events from The Lost Magic, as Merrick returns to the Central Network for the Celebration, searches for Jote, protects High Priestess Geralyn, and finds Bianca again.

Viveet Forged

The origin story of Viveet, one of Alkarra’s most beloved magical swords, featuring Andrea, Andrei, Ensis magic, Southern Network swordmaking, and the moment Andrea takes the forge into her own hands.

Series Placement

Reader Request Stories 1–6 is Volume 1 of the Reader Request Series.

This collection includes Reader Request Series books 1–6 and is best for readers who are already familiar with The Network Series.

Reader Request Series

The Reader Request Series includes short stories and companion novellas inspired by reader-requested moments from across Alkarra. Each story has its own recommended reading placement depending on where it falls in the larger timeline.

FAQ

What is included in Reader Request Stories 1–6?

This paperback collection includes the first six stories in the Reader Request Series: The Gods, The Plummet, The North, The Wander, The Return, and Viveet Forged.

Is Reader Request Stories 1–6 part of The Network Series?

Reader Request Stories 1–6 is part of the Reader Request Series and is set in the world of Alkarra, including stories connected to The Network Series.

When should I read Reader Request Stories 1–6?

This collection is best read after The Lost Magic or after finishing The Network Series. Some stories contain spoilers for major Network Series events.

Does this collection contain spoilers?

Yes. Reader Request Stories 1–6 contains spoilers for The Network Series, especially the books connected to Bianca, Merrick, the gods and goddesses, Mabel, Viveet, and the magical politics of Alkarra.

Is this appropriate for young adult readers?

Yes. Reader Request Stories 1–6 is clean YA fantasy written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy magical worlds, emotional fantasy, beloved character moments, and no-spice stories.

Does this collection have romance?

Yes. Several stories include Bianca and Merrick’s clean slow-burn romance from Merrick’s point of view, but there is no spice.

Is there spice?

No. Reader Request Stories 1–6 is clean YA fantasy with no spice.

Is this collection available in paperback?

Yes. Reader Request Stories 1–6 is a paperback collection.

Are these stories available anywhere else?

These Reader Request stories are available at katiecrossbooks.com.

What tropes are in Reader Request Stories 1–6?

This collection includes reader-requested stories, companion novellas, beloved characters, behind-the-scenes moments, Merrick’s point of view, Bianca and Merrick, slow-burn romance, gods and goddesses, Alkarra mythology, magical swords, craft magic, magical politics, witch fantasy, and deeper Network Series worldbuilding.

What format is available?

This product is available as a paperback.