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 These Cruel Vows, then Curse of Shadows and Thorns. More books appear as we add them.
Books in this reading order
Start here
These Cruel Vows
Read 2nd
Curse of Shadows and Thorns
Read 3rd
Court of Ice and Ash
Read 4th
These Wicked Lies
Read 5th
Crown of Blood and Ruin
Read 6th
Night of Masks and Knives
Read 7th
These Vicious Games
Read 8th
Game of Hate and Lies
Read 9th
Dance of Kings and Thieves
Read 10th
You’re here
Den of Blades and Briars
Read 11th
Reign of Stars and Fire
Read 12th
Song of Sorrows and Fate
Entry notes
Notes on what each book spoils appear as our editors add them.
Start here · These Cruel Vows · Prequel
Read 2nd · Curse of Shadows and Thorns · No. 1
Read 3rd · Court of Ice and Ash · No. 2
Read 4th · These Wicked Lies · Novella
Read 5th · Crown of Blood and Ruin · No. 3
Read 6th · Night of Masks and Knives · No. 4
Read 7th · These Vicious Games · Novella
Read 8th · Game of Hate and Lies · No. 5
Read 9th · Dance of Kings and Thieves · No. 6
Read 10th · Den of Blades and Briars · No. 7
Read 11th · Reign of Stars and Fire · No. 8
Read 12th · 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. The novellas are optional.