Reading orders
The Broken Kingdoms: reading order
The order we suggest you read them in, and why. It can differ from the series numbers.
Reading order
Reading order
Series
Start with Curse of Shadows and Thorns, then Court of Ice and Ash. More books appear as we add them.
Books in this reading order
Start here
Curse of Shadows and Thorns
Read 2nd
Court of Ice and Ash
Read 3rd
Crown of Blood and Ruin
Read 4th
Night of Masks and Knives
Read 5th
Game of Hate and Lies
Read 6th
Dance of Kings and Thieves
Read 7th
Den of Blades and Briars
Read 8th
Reign of Stars and Fire
Read 9th
Song of Sorrows and Fate
Entry notes
Notes on what each book spoils appear as our editors add them.
Start here · Curse of Shadows and Thorns · No. 1
Read 2nd · Court of Ice and Ash · No. 2
Read 3rd · Crown of Blood and Ruin · No. 3
Read 4th · Night of Masks and Knives · No. 4
Read 5th · Game of Hate and Lies · No. 5
Read 6th · Dance of Kings and Thieves · No. 6
Read 7th · Den of Blades and Briars · No. 7
Read 8th · Reign of Stars and Fire · No. 8
Read 9th · Song of Sorrows and Fate · No. 9
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 first three books tell one story. Later books turn to new couples in the same world, so read in publication order.