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Alex Robins Reading Order

3 series Β· 11 books

Alex Robins crafts intricate fantasy worlds across two interconnected series, The Ruined Gods and War of the Twelve, releasing eight books between 2021 and 2024. His work blends complex worldbuilding with character-driven storytelling in the epic fantasy genre. Born in Norwich and based in France since childhood, Robins brings a European sensibility to his expansive narrative universes.

Mothers of Sorrow Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

Start with The City of Mist and Tears and read in order.

Start this series with The City of Mist and Tears

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1
The City of Mist and Tears
2
The City of Sun and Stars
3
The City of Grief and Pain

The Ruined Gods Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2024)

Start with Panacea, the first of 4 books in the The Ruined Gods series.

War of the Twelve Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Ashen Hand of Kessrin, the first of 4 books in the War of the Twelve series.

Start this series with The Ashen Hand of Kessrin

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1
The Ashen Hand of Kessrin
2
The Broken Heart of Arelium
3
The Burning Tears of Morlak
4
The Obsidian Eyes of Klief

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alex Robins written?
Alex Robins has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2021 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Alex Robins series?
Here are the first books in Alex Robins's series: Mothers of Sorrow: The City of Mist and Tears; The Ruined Gods: Panacea; War of the Twelve: The Ashen Hand of Kessrin.
What order should I read Alex Robins's books?
We recommend reading Alex Robins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alex Robins still writing new books?
Yes, Alex Robins has 2 ongoing series: Mothers of Sorrow, The Ruined Gods.

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