BookBingeCradle Books in Order
An outcast with no magical talent claws his way toward power in a rigidly hierarchical cultivation world, in one of modern fantasy's biggest breakout hits.
Here is the complete Cradle reading order — all 12 books by Will Wight, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Unsouled(2016)
- Soulsmith(2016)
- Blackflame(2017)
- Skysworn(2017)
- Ghostwater(2018)
- Underlord(2019)
- Uncrowned(2019)
- Wintersteel(2020)
- Bloodline(2021)
- Reaper(2021)
- Dreadgod(2022)
- Waybound(2023)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the Cradle series?
There are 12 books in the Cradle series by Will Wight, beginning with Unsouled (2016) and most recently Waybound (2023).
What is the first Cradle book?
The first book is Unsouled, published in 2016. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Cradle in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.