The reading order will ultimately depend on your preferences. I've written them in the order I best think they should be read, but reading the books chronologically can also work if you don't mind slight spoilers from the prequel novellas.

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Written (and recommended) order is as follows:

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1.  Of Thieves and Shadows (#1)

2. From the Ashes (#0.5)

3. From the Depths (#0.6)

4. Of Love and Loss (#2)

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Now, if you start with From the Ashes, you won't deal with any OTAS spoilers; however, your experience may be enhanced by reading OTAS first. If you start with From the depths, you will get minor spoilers for the series, primarily OTAS. 

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To conclude, all the prequel novellas act as standalone stories in the sense that they aren't required reading for the main series AND are complete stories on their own. That being said, I only recommend beginning with From the Ashes if you want to start with a novella to explore the world before committing to Quinaria. Of Thieves and Shadows, in my opinion, is the best starting point. 

Ch