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Start with The Killing Moon and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.

3 books
Published 2012 to 2018
Status: Likely complete

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The Killing Moon

Start with The Killing Moon

Book 1 by NK Jemisin • Published 2012

In the city of Gujaareh, peace is the only law and magic is woven from harvested dreams. Gatherer priest Ehiru uncovers a conspiracy that twists his sacred duties, forcing him and his apprentice to question everything...

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Dreamblood reading order

Ends with How Long 'til Black Future Month?

  1. 1
    The Killing Moon

    Book 1:The Killing Moon

    NK Jemisin • 2012

    In the city of Gujaareh, peace is the only law and magic is woven from harvested dreams. Gatherer priest Ehiru uncovers a conspiracy that twists his sacred duties, forcing him and his apprentice to question everything...

  2. 2
    The Shadowed Sun

    Book 2:The Shadowed Sun

    NK Jemisin • 2012

    Years after The Killing Moon, dream plague and political unrest threaten Gujaareh and the desert tribes beyond it. Healer priest Hanani, forbidden to fail, joins forces with exiles and rebels in a struggle that may re...

  3. 3
    How Long 'til Black Future Month?

    Book 3:How Long 'til Black Future Month?

    NK Jemisin • 2018

    This collection gathers Jemisin's short fiction, from far future cities and alternate histories to intimate fantasies of everyday resistance. Each story offers a different angle on power, injustice, hope, and the many...

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Dreamblood FAQ

What is the best order to read the Dreamblood series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Killing Moon.

How many books are in the Dreamblood series?

There are 3 books currently listed in the Dreamblood series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Dreamblood series?

New readers should start with The Killing Moon, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Dreamblood series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2012 to 2018.