Reading Order
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Start with Half a King and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Half a King
Book 1 by Joe Abercrombie
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Shattered Sea reading order
Ends with Half a War
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Book 1:Half a King
Joe Abercrombie
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Half the World
Joe Abercrombie • 2015
Thorn Bathu wants to be a warrior, but she has been branded a killer. Father Yarvi recruits her for a desperate voyage across half the world to find allies against the High King, teaching her that steel is not the onl...
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Book 3:Half a War
Joe Abercrombie • 2015
The final battle for the Shattered Sea is at hand. Princess Skara has lost everything but her voice, which might be enough to unite the armies. As steel clashes, the ministers fight a darker war in the shadows.
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Shattered Sea FAQ
What is the best order to read the Shattered Sea series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Half a King.
How many books are in the Shattered Sea series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Shattered Sea series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Shattered Sea series?
New readers should start with Half a King, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Shattered Sea series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2015.