Sabaa Tahir Reading Order
5 series · 14 books · Born 1983-11-07
Sabaa Tahir is a Pakistani-American fantasy author who has captivated readers with intricate world-building and compelling character arcs across multiple series since 2015. Her debut series, An Ember in the Ashes, achieved bestseller status and earned recognition from Time Magazine as one of the greatest fantasy works of the past decade. With fourteen books spanning five different series, including the Heir Duology and various standalone novels, Tahir has established herself as a major voice in young adult fantasy through her blend of romance, political intrigue, and richly imagined settings.
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An Ember in the Ashes Series
Complete4 books (2015–2020)
This epic fantasy series by Sabaa Tahir consists of four books published between 2015 and 2020, following publication order from An Ember in the Ashes through A Sky Beyond the Storm. The series is complete, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished narrative arc. Each installment builds directly on the previous one, so starting with the first book is essential to understanding the full story.
Start with An Ember in the Ashes, the first of 4 books in the An Ember in the Ashes series.
Start this series with An Ember in the Ashes
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An Ember in the Ashes Graphic Novel Prequel Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
This two-book fantasy graphic novel prequel series by Sabaa Tahir was published between 2020 and 2022. The installments should be read in publication order, beginning with A Thief Among the Trees followed by A Spark Within the Forge. The series appears to be complete, offering young adult fantasy readers an illustrated companion to the author's broader fictional universe.
Start with A Thief Among the Trees and read in order.
Start this series with A Thief Among the Trees
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017–2023)
Sabaa Tahir is featured in five anthology collections published between 2017 and 2023. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, followed by Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View, Three Sides of a Heart, How I Resist, and Magic Has No Borders. The series appears to be complete.
Start with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
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Heir Duology Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2026)
This two-book fantasy series from Sabaa Tahir launched in 2024 and remains incomplete with the second installment coming in 2026. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Heir followed by Empire. Aimed at young adult readers, this ongoing duology blends fantasy elements with character-driven storytelling across its planned entries.
Start with Heir and read in order.
Start this series with Heir
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sabaa Tahir written?
- Sabaa Tahir has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sabaa Tahir series?
- Here are the first books in Sabaa Tahir's series: An Ember in the Ashes: An Ember in the Ashes; An Ember in the Ashes Graphic Novel Prequel: A Thief Among the Trees; Anthologies: From a Certain Point of View Star Wars; Heir Duology: Heir.
- What order should I read Sabaa Tahir's books?
- We recommend reading Sabaa Tahir's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sabaa Tahir still writing new books?
- Yes, Sabaa Tahir has 1 ongoing series: Heir Duology.