R.F. Kuang Reading Order
5 series · 19 books · Born 29 May 1996
R.F. Kuang is a Chinese-American author known for her impactful contributions to the fantasy genre. With a repertoire of 19 books spanning five series, her most acclaimed work is *The Poppy War*, which debuted in 2018 and is followed by its sequels and other titles. Active from 2018 to 2026, Kuang has garnered multiple awards, solidifying her reputation in contemporary fantasy literature.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Book of Dragons 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Poppy War Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Drowning Faith 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2020–2026)
Start with The Nine Curves River, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Nine Curves River 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Babel, or The Necessity of Violence 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Yellowface 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Katabasis 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Taipei Story 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Poppy War Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
Start with The Poppy War and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Poppy War 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dragon Republic 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Burning God 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Time Traveler's Passport Series
Ongoing6 books (2025–2025)
Start with 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi), the first of 6 books in the The Time Traveler's Passport series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Visit to the Husband Archive(By: Kaliane Bradley) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | All Manner of Thing Shall Be(By: Olivie Blake) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cronus(By: P Djèlà Clark) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | For a Limited Time Only(By: Peng Shepherd) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Making Space 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has R.F. Kuang written?
- R.F. Kuang has written 19 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each R.F. Kuang series?
- Here are the first books in R.F. Kuang's series: Anthologies: From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back; The Poppy War: The Poppy War; The Time Traveler's Passport: 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi).
- What order should I read R.F. Kuang's books?
- We recommend reading R.F. Kuang's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is R.F. Kuang still writing new books?
- Yes, R.F. Kuang has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Time Traveler's Passport.