S. M. Gaither Reading Order
1 series · 14 books
S.M. Gaither writes fantasy and romance novels that blend dark magic, political intrigue, and complex relationships. Her body of work spans multiple interconnected worlds, including the Shadows and Crowns series, the Serpents and Kings series, the Shift Chronicles, and the Drowning Empire, each exploring themes of power, transformation, and emotional depth. With fourteen books to her name, Gaither has established herself as a versatile storyteller who crafts immersive fantasy settings populated by morally nuanced characters.
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Standalone Novels Series
14 books
S. M. Gaither has written fourteen standalone novels that can be read in any order, though publication order begins with Ascendant and continues through Twist of the Blade. The series spans from Ascendant through Twist of the Blade, with each entry functioning as an independent story. While the completion status of this collection remains unclear, readers interested in exploring Gaither's work can start with any title, though following publication order from Ascendant onward provides a chronological perspective on the author's evolving style.
Start with Ascendant, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ascendant |
| 2 | Ash and Feather |
| 3 | Blood and Wolf |
| 4 | Call of the Void |
| 5 | Crown of the Gods |
| 6 | Cursebreaker |
| 7 | Descendant |
| 8 | Empire of Empty Wars |
| 9 | Flame and Sparrow |
| 10 | Queen of the Dawn |
| 11 | Skykeeper |
| 12 | Song of the Marked |
| 13 | Syndrome |
| 14 | Twist of the Blade |
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