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