Jay Kristoff Reading Order

2 books (2015–2017)

5 books (2022–2025)

The Dark Knights of Steel series consists of five books published between 2022 and 2025, with the final installment still forthcoming. This fantasy series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1, followed by Tales from the Three Kingdoms, The Gathering Storm, Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2, and concluding with Allwinter. The books feature writing from multiple authors including Tom Taylor and C.S. Pacat alongside series creator Jay Kristoff.

Start with Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor), the first of 5 books in the Dark Knights of Steel series.

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1	Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tales from the Three Kingdoms(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Gathering Storm(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2(By: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Allwinter 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2025)

Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Vampire is an ongoing fantasy series comprising three books published between 2021 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Empire of the Vampire, followed by Empire of the Damned, and concluding with Empire of the Dawn.

Start with Empire of the Vampire and read in order.

3 books (2018–2020)

Jay Kristoff's completed Lifelike series spans three books published between 2018 and 2020, blending fantasy and science fiction elements. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with LIFEL1K3, followed by DEV1AT3, and concluding with TRUEL1F3. This three-book arc tells a continuous narrative that unfolds across each installment.

Start with LIFEL1K3 and read in order.

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1	LIFEL1K3 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	DEV1AT3 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	TRUEL1F3 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (2017–2024)

The Nightwing series spans 19 books published between 2017 and 2024, following the ongoing adventures of the character across multiple storylines and creative teams. While primarily written by Jay Kristoff, the series features contributions from other writers including Tim Seeley, Dan Jurgens, Benjamin Percy, and Tom Taylor. Readers should follow publication order to experience the narrative as intended, beginning with Back to Blüdhaven and continuing through the most recent entries. The series remains active with new installments in development.

Start with Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley), the first of 19 books in the Nightwing series.

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1	Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Better than Batman(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Nightwing Must Die(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 1(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Blockbuster(By: Tim Seeley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Raptor's Revenge(By: Tim Seeley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Untouchable(By: Sam Humphries) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Burnback(By: Dan Jurgens) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 3(By: Tim Seeley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Bleeding Edge(By: Benjamin Percy) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Gray Son Legacy(By: Dan Jurgens) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Leaping into the Light(By: Tom Taylor) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Joker War(By: Dan Jurgens) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Fear State(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Get Grayson(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Battle for Blüdhaven’s Heart(By: Tom Taylor) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Leap(With: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Standing at the Edge(By: Marv Wolfman,Tom Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Time of the Titans(By: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2021)

The Aurora Cycle is a three-book science fiction series co-written by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, published between 2019 and 2021. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Aurora Rising, followed by Aurora Burning, and concluding with Aurora's End. This finished series offers a self-contained narrative arc across all three installments.

Start with Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman) and read in order.

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1	Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Aurora Burning(With: Amie Kaufman) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Aurora's End(With: Amie Kaufman) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2020)

The Illuminae Files is a four-book science fiction series by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, published between 2015 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Illuminae and continuing through Gemina, Obsidio, and Memento. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full story arc.

Start with Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman), the first of 4 books in the The Illuminae Files series.

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1	Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gemina(With: Amie Kaufman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Obsidio(With: Amie Kaufman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Memento(With: Amie Kaufman) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2012–2014)

The Lotus War is a complete fantasy series by Jay Kristoff comprising six books published between 2012 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stormdancer and concluding with Endsinger. The sequence includes the novella The Little Stormdancer alongside the full-length novels Kinslayer, Praying For Rain, and The Last Stormdancer.

Start with Stormdancer, the first of 6 books in the The Lotus War series.

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1	Stormdancer 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Little Stormdancer 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kinslayer 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Praying For Rain 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Last Stormdancer 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Endsinger 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2018)

The Nevernight Chronicle is a complete dark fantasy series by Jay Kristoff comprising three books published between 2016 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Nevernight, followed by Godsgrave, and concluding with Darkdawn. This trilogy is finished and presents a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Nevernight and read in order.

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1	Nevernight 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Godsgrave 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Darkdawn 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible