Samantha Shannon Reading Order
3 series · 13 books · Born 1991-11-08
Samantha Shannon is a British fantasy writer known for intricate worldbuilding and complex magical systems explored across interconnected series. Her debut novel The Bone Season launched a sweeping paranormal saga set in a richly realized future London, while The Roots of Chaos showcases her talent for immersive secondary-world fantasy with intricate prose. With eleven novels published since 2013, Shannon has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction, blending elements of dystopia, magic, and exploration of power and resistance.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
The Bone Season Series
Ongoing9 books (2013–2027)
The Bone Season is an ongoing fantasy and science fiction series comprising eight books published between 2013 and 2025. Begin with the first installment, The Bone Season, and progress through the series in publication order to fully experience the narrative arc. The series continues to expand, with The Moth Reborn being the most recent addition to the world Samantha Shannon has created.
Start with The Bone Season, the first of 8 books in the The Bone Season series.
Start this series with The Bone Season
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The Roots of Chaos Series
Ongoing3 books (2019–2025)
The Roots of Chaos is an ongoing fantasy series by Samantha Shannon comprising three books published between 2019 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Priory of the Orange Tree, followed by A Day of Fallen Night and Among the Burning Flowers. These expansive fantasy novels blend intricate worldbuilding with Shannon's distinctive storytelling style across an interconnected narrative spanning her fictional universe.
Start with The Priory of the Orange Tree and read in order.
Start this series with The Priory of the Orange Tree
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Samantha Shannon written?
- Samantha Shannon has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2027.
- 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.