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Laini Taylor

Laini Taylor Reading Order

6 series · 13 books · Born 1971

FantasyYoung Adult

Laini Taylor crafts imaginative fantasy worlds for young adult readers, earning recognition as a National Book Award finalist for her contributions to the genre. Her most celebrated work, the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, established her reputation for blending romance, magic, and richly developed mythology. Taylor has expanded her literary reach across multiple series and graphic novels, consistently delivering atmospheric storytelling that captivates both teens and adult readers.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2012)

Start with Fractured Fables and read in order.

Start this series with Fractured Fables

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Fractured Fables
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Daughter of Smoke & Bone Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2014)

Start with Daughter of Smoke and Bone, the first of 4 books in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone series.

Start this series with Daughter of Smoke and Bone

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Daughter of Smoke and Bone
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Days of Blood and Starlight
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Night of Cake & Puppets
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Dreams of Gods and Monsters
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dreamdark Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2009)

Start with Blackbringer / Windwitch and read in order.

Start this series with Blackbringer / Windwitch

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Blackbringer / Windwitch
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Graphic Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2004–2023)

Start with The Drowned and read in order.

Start this series with The Drowned

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Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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Strange the Dreamer Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Strange the Dreamer and read in order.

Start this series with Strange the Dreamer

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Strange the Dreamer
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Muse of Nightmares
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laini Taylor written?
Laini Taylor has written 13 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Laini Taylor series?
Here are the first books in Laini Taylor's series: Anthologies: Fractured Fables; Daughter of Smoke & Bone: Daughter of Smoke and Bone; Dreamdark: Blackbringer / Windwitch; Graphic Novels: The Drowned; Strange the Dreamer: Strange the Dreamer.
What order should I read Laini Taylor's books?
We recommend reading Laini Taylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Laini Taylor's series complete?
Laini Taylor has 5 completed series.

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