BookBingeThe Broken Earth Books in Order
The short answer
N.K. Jemisin · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Broken Earth series, published 2015–2017.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Stone Sky (2017).
- Where to start
- Start with The Fifth Season (2015).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
In a world wracked by catastrophic seasons, orogenes — those with the power to move earth — are feared and hunted.
Here is the complete The Broken Earth reading order — all 3 books by N.K. Jemisin, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Fifth SeasonA mother searches for her kidnapped daughter as a continent-cracking disaster begins the Fifth Season.2015512 pages
- The Obelisk GateEssun trains her power beneath a community of orogenes while her daughter is shaped by a different teacher.2016444 pages
- The Stone SkyThe truth of the Obelisks and the world-ending Guardians is revealed at the edge of extinction.2017448 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
On our lists: Completed fantasy series · Completed fantasy trilogies · Completed sci-fi book series
Track your place in The Broken Earth
BookBinge remembers which book you're on and writes a spoiler-safe recap before every sequel. Free on iOS.
Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many Broken Earth books are there?
There are 3 books in The Broken Earth series by N.K. Jemisin, from The Fifth Season (2015) to The Stone Sky (2017). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is The Broken Earth series finished?
Yes. N.K. Jemisin completed the series with The Stone Sky in 2017; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Broken Earth book?
The Fifth Season (2015) is book one, at 512 pages. A mother searches for her kidnapped daughter as a continent-cracking disaster begins the Fifth Season.
Should I read The Broken Earth series in publication order?
Yes. For The Broken Earth series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Fifth Season (2015) through The Stone Sky (2017).
How long does it take to read all Broken Earth books?
About 1,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Fifth Season (512 pages); the shortest is The Obelisk Gate (444 pages).