Reading Order
Lightbringerseries.seoTitleShort
Start with The Black Prism and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
Start Here
Start with The Black Prism
Book 1 by Brent Weeks • Published 2010
Prism Gavin Guile rules the Seven Satrapies through a magic that turns light into solid luxin, but a rebellion on the fringes and the sudden appearance of a teenage son, Kip, drag old war secrets into the open.
Complete List
Lightbringer reading order
Ends with The Burning White
- 1
Book 1:The Black Prism
Brent Weeks • 2010 • 1 recommendation
Prism Gavin Guile rules the Seven Satrapies through a magic that turns light into solid luxin, but a rebellion on the fringes and the sudden appearance of a teenage son, Kip, drag old war secrets into the open.
- 2
Book 2:The Blinding Knife
Brent Weeks • 2012
Still trying to hold his empire together, Gavin races to confront new magical disasters while losing the colors he commands, as Kip trains with the Blackguard, matches wits with his grandfather, and uncovers dangerous...
- 3
Book 3:The Broken Eye
Brent Weeks • 2014
With the Prism missing and the Satrapies sliding toward civil war, Kip and his allies are pulled into a shadow war between noble houses, fanatics, and a legendary order of assassins called the Broken Eye that wants to...
- 4
Book 4:The Blood Mirror
Brent Weeks • 2015
As the Seven Satrapies collapse into warring fragments, Gavin struggles to escape a prison built to hold his own brilliance, while Kip, Karris, and Teia fight on different fronts to stop the White King from turning a...
- 5
Book 5:The Burning White
Brent Weeks • 2019
In the final Lightbringer novel, a powerless Gavin undertakes a desperate mission that could doom everyone he loves, while Kip races to unite scattered allies, face the White King's last trap, and decide what kind of...
Guru Endorsements
Thought Leaders Who Read This Series
Quick Answers
Lightbringer FAQ
What is the best order to read the Lightbringer series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Black Prism.
How many books are in the Lightbringer series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Lightbringer series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Lightbringer series?
New readers should start with The Black Prism, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Lightbringer series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2010 to 2019.