House of Salt and Sorrows Books in Order

The short answer

Erin A. Craig · 2 books

How many books?
There are 2 books in the House of Salt and Sorrows series, published 2019–2023.
Is it finished?
Yes — the series is complete; it ends with House of Roots and Ruin (2023).
Where to start
Start with House of Salt and Sorrows (2019).

About 960 pages — roughly 16 hours of reading

by Erin A. Craig · 2 books · ★ 4.4 average rating · Updated

Young AdultDark FantasyFantasy

One by one, the twelve daughters of a grieving duke are dying in strange, tragic ways, and only one sister is determined to uncover the deadly truth.

Here is the complete House of Salt and Sorrows reading order — all 2 books by Erin A. Craig, in the order you should read them:

Reading order

  1. House of Salt and SorrowsAfter a string of mysterious deaths among her eleven sisters, Annaleigh investigates the dark secrets haunting her family's island estate.2019416 pages
  2. House of Roots and RuinYears later, youngest sister Verity discovers she can see ghosts and is drawn into danger while pursuing a painting commission far from home.2023544 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 House of Salt and Sorrows books are there?

There are 2 books in the House of Salt and Sorrows series by Erin A. Craig, from House of Salt and Sorrows (2019) to House of Roots and Ruin (2023). Together they run to about 960 pages.

Is the House of Salt and Sorrows series finished?

Yes. Erin A. Craig completed the series with House of Roots and Ruin in 2023; all 2 books are out now.

What is the first House of Salt and Sorrows book?

House of Salt and Sorrows (2019) is book one, at 416 pages. After a string of mysterious deaths among her eleven sisters, Annaleigh investigates the dark secrets haunting her family's island estate.

Should I read the House of Salt and Sorrows series in publication order?

Yes. For the House of Salt and Sorrows series, reading order and publication order are the same — House of Salt and Sorrows (2019) through House of Roots and Ruin (2023).

How long does it take to read all House of Salt and Sorrows books?

About 960 pages across 2 books — roughly 16 hours at a page a minute. The longest is House of Roots and Ruin (544 pages); the shortest is House of Salt and Sorrows (416 pages).

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