Alison Goodman Reading Order

2 books (2005–2021)

This two-book anthology series edited by Alison Goodman spans from 2005 to 2021 and appears to be complete. The collection features fantasy and science fiction stories curated for readers interested in speculative fiction. Reading in publication order is recommended, beginning with Firebirds Rising followed by Relics, Wrecks and Ruins.

Start with Firebirds Rising and read in order.

#	Title
1	Firebirds Rising 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Relics, Wrecks and Ruins 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2008–2011)

The Eon series is a two-book fantasy sequence set in an Asian-inspired world of dragons and magic. The first installment, Eon, was published in 2008, followed by Eona in 2011, completing the series. Both books should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. The series follows a young protagonist navigating a world of dragoneyes, ancient wisdom, and extraordinary power.

Start with Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye and read in order.

#	Title
1	Eon / The Two Pearls of Wisdom / Eon: Dragoneye Reborn / Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Eona / The Necklace of the Gods / Eona: Return of the Dragoneye / Eona: The Last Dragoneye 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2018)

Alison Goodman's Lady Helen series comprises four fantasy novels published between 2015 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dark Days Club and concluding with The Dark Days Deceit. This finished sequence includes Lusus Naturae and The Dark Days Pact as its middle installments.

Start with The Dark Days Club, the first of 4 books in the Lady Helen series.

#	Title
1	The Dark Days Club 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lusus Naturae 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Dark Days Pact 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dark Days Deceit 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1998–2004)

Alison Goodman has written two standalone fantasy novels published between 1998 and 2004. While each book stands alone, they should be read in publication order beginning with Singing the Dogstar Blues, followed by Killing the Rabbit, also known as A New Kind of Death. This complete series showcases Goodman's work across fantasy and science fiction genres.

Start with Singing the Dogstar Blues and read in order.

#	Title
1	Singing the Dogstar Blues 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Killing the Rabbit / A New Kind of Death 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2025)

The Ill-Mannered Ladies is an ongoing fantasy series by Alison Goodman consisting of two books published between 2023 and 2025. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies followed by The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin.

Start with The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies and read in order.