A Language of Dragons Books in Order

The short answer

S.F. Williamson · 2 books

How many books?
There are 2 books in the A Language of Dragons series, published 2025–2026.
Is it finished?
No — it's ongoing, with book 3 on the way.
Next book
A Storm of Swallows, due 12 January 2027.See all upcoming releases →
Where to start
Start with A Language of Dragons (2025).

About 800 pages — roughly 13 hours of reading

by S.F. Williamson · 2 books · ★ 3.8 average rating · Updated

FantasyYoung AdultHistorical

In an alternate 1920s Britain where humans and dragons share an uneasy peace, a gifted young student of draconic languages is drawn into wartime codebreaking as rebellion threatens to tear the country apart.

Here is the complete A Language of Dragons reading order — all 2 books by S.F. Williamson, in the order you should read them:

Reading order

  1. A Language of DragonsIn 1923 London, ambitious dragon-language student Vivien Featherswallow makes a desperate mistake as rebellion erupts and is recruited to a secret codebreaking effort at Bletchley Park.2025432 pages
  2. A War of WyvernsAs war between humans and dragons spreads, Vivien must decide where her loyalties lie while hunted as a traitor and searching for a way to end the conflict.2026368 pages

Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many A Language of Dragons books are there?

There are 2 books in the A Language of Dragons series by S.F. Williamson, from A Language of Dragons (2025) to A War of Wyverns (2026). Book 3, A Storm of Swallows, is due 12 January 2027. Together they run to about 800 pages.

Is the A Language of Dragons series finished?

No. S.F. Williamson is still writing it: book 3, A Storm of Swallows, is due 12 January 2027, following A War of Wyverns (2026).

What is the first A Language of Dragons book?

A Language of Dragons (2025) is book one, at 432 pages. In 1923 London, ambitious dragon-language student Vivien Featherswallow makes a desperate mistake as rebellion erupts and is recruited to a secret codebreaking effort at Bletchley Park.

Should I read the A Language of Dragons series in publication order?

Yes. For the A Language of Dragons series, reading order and publication order are the same — A Language of Dragons (2025) through A War of Wyverns (2026).

How long does it take to read all A Language of Dragons books?

About 800 pages across 2 books — roughly 13 hours at a page a minute. The longest is A Language of Dragons (432 pages); the shortest is A War of Wyverns (368 pages).

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