
Samantha Shannon Reading Order
2 series ยท 11 books ยท Born 8 November 1991
Samantha Shannon is a British author known for her captivating works in the realms of dystopian and fantasy fiction. With 11 books published across two series, including the acclaimed "The Bone Season" and "The Roots of Chaos," she has made a significant impact on the genre. Active from 2013 to 2025, Shannon continues to enthrall readers with her imaginative storytelling.
The Bone Season Series
Ongoing8 books (2013โ2025)
Start with The Bone Season, the first of 8 books in the The Bone Season series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Bone Season 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | On the Merits of Unnaturalness 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Mime Order 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Pale Dreamer 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Song Rising 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Dawn Chorus 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Mask Falling 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Dark Mirror 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Roots of Chaos Series
Ongoing3 books (2019โ2025)
Start with The Priory of the Orange Tree and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Priory of the Orange Tree 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | A Day of Fallen Night 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Among the Burning Flowers 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Samantha Shannon written?
- Samantha Shannon has written 11 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Samantha Shannon series?
- Here are the first books in Samantha Shannon's series: The Bone Season: The Bone Season; The Roots of Chaos: The Priory of the Orange Tree.
- What order should I read Samantha Shannon's books?
- We recommend reading Samantha Shannon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Samantha Shannon still writing new books?
- Yes, Samantha Shannon has 2 ongoing series: The Bone Season, The Roots of Chaos.

