Reading orders
Elfhame: reading order
The order we suggest you read them in, and why. It can differ from the series numbers.
Reading order
Reading order
This page: where to start and what to read next.
Start with The Cruel Prince, then The Wicked King. More books appear as we add them.
Books in this reading order
Start here
The Cruel Prince
Read 2nd
You’re here
The Wicked King
Read 3rd
The Queen of Nothing
Read 4th
The Stolen Heir
Read 5th
The Prisoner's Throne
Entry notes
Notes on what each book spoils appear as our editors add them.
Start here · The Cruel Prince · No. 1
Read 2nd · The Wicked King · No. 2
Read 3rd · The Queen of Nothing · No. 3
Read 4th · The Stolen Heir · No. 1
Read 5th · The Prisoner's Throne · No. 2
Alternative orders
Publication order, story order and crossovers each get their own list.
Why this order?
Each order says what is in it and what is left out.
The Stolen Heir picks up years after The Queen of Nothing, so finish The Folk of the Air first.