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Start with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
Book 1 by N.K. Jemisin
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Inheritance Trilogy reading order
Ends with Shades in Shadow
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Book 1:The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
N.K. Jemisin • 1 recommendation
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Broken Kingdoms
NK Jemisin • 2010
Blind artist Oree Shoth lives in the shadow of Sky, sketching the godlings who sometimes wander her streets. When she shelters a silent stranger and magical killings begin, Oree is pulled into a struggle that exposes...
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Book 3:The Kingdom of Gods
NK Jemisin • 2011
Told through the eyes of Sieh, a childlike trickster god, this finale to the Inheritance Trilogy explores what happens when an immortal is forced to grow up. His bond with two mortal heirs sparks changes that shake bo...
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Book 4:The Awakened Kingdom
NK Jemisin • 2014
Set after the Inheritance Trilogy, this novella follows a newly born godling who is clumsy with power and curious about mortals. Her attempts to help a troubled kingdom lead to chaos, comedy, and a different kind of h...
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Book 5:Shades in Shadow
NK Jemisin • 2015
Shades in Shadow presents three linked stories set around the Inheritance Trilogy, offering glimpses of key characters and moments before, between, and after the main novels. It is a compact way to revisit the gods, g...
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Inheritance Trilogy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Inheritance Trilogy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms.
How many books are in the Inheritance Trilogy series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Inheritance Trilogy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Inheritance Trilogy series?
New readers should start with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Inheritance Trilogy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2010 to 2015.