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Start with Elantris and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Elantris
Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Elantris reading order
Ends with The Emperor's Soul
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Book 1:Elantris
Brandon Sanderson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Hope Of Elantris
Brandon Sanderson • 2006
After Elantris begins to recover, Princess Sarene faces a sudden crisis that could undo everything the city has rebuilt. This short novella revisits familiar characters for a tight, high‑tension problem that has to be...
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Book 3:The Emperor's Soul
Brandon Sanderson • 2012
Forger Shai is sentenced to die unless she can do the impossible: rebuild the soul of an assassinated emperor. Trapped in a palace workshop, she must rewrite a life convincingly enough to fool an empire—and decide wha...
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Elantris FAQ
What is the best order to read the Elantris series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Elantris.
How many books are in the Elantris series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Elantris series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Elantris series?
New readers should start with Elantris, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Elantris series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2006 to 2012.