BookBingeShadow and Bone / Grishaverse Books in Order
The short answer
Leigh Bardugo · 5 books
- How many books?
- There are 5 books in the Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse series, published 2012–2021.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Rule of Wolves (2021).
- Where to start
- Start with Shadow and Bone (2012).
About 2,000 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A fractured nation divided by the Shadow Fold, where Grisha wielders of the Small Science bend reality.
Here is the complete Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse reading order — all 5 books by Leigh Bardugo, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Shadow and BoneAlina discovers a rare power that could save her nation — or damn it — under the tutelage of the mysterious Darkling.2012352 pages
- Siege and StormOn the run with Mal, Alina hunts a mythical creature whose bones could break the Shadow Fold.2013431 pages
- Ruin and RisingThe final battle against the Darkling plays out in tunnels, ruins, and the heart of the Fold.2014427 pages
- King of ScarsKing Nikolai Lantsov battles a growing darkness within himself and threats from abroad as he fights to hold Ravka together.2019
- Rule of WolvesNikolai faces invasion and a war for Ravka's survival as old enemies and allies from across the Grishaverse converge.2021
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse books are there?
There are 5 books in the Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse series by Leigh Bardugo, from Shadow and Bone (2012) to Rule of Wolves (2021). Together they run to about 2,000 pages.
Is the Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse series finished?
Yes. Leigh Bardugo completed the series with Rule of Wolves in 2021; all 5 books are out now.
What is the first Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse book?
Shadow and Bone (2012) is book one, at 352 pages. Alina discovers a rare power that could save her nation — or damn it — under the tutelage of the mysterious Darkling.
Should I read the Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse series in publication order?
Yes. For the Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse series, reading order and publication order are the same — Shadow and Bone (2012) through Rule of Wolves (2021).
How long does it take to read all Shadow and Bone / Grishaverse books?
About 2,000 pages across 5 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Siege and Storm (431 pages); the shortest is Shadow and Bone (352 pages).