Lightbringer Books in Order
A world where color is literal magic, and one man must save his family and his nation from collapse.
Here is the complete Lightbringer reading order — all 5 books by Brent Weeks, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Black Prism(2010)
- The Blinding Knife(2012)
- The Broken Eye(2014)
- The Blood Mirror(2016)
- The Burning White(2019)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Lightbringer series?
There are 5 books in the Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, beginning with The Black Prism (2010) and most recently The Burning White (2019).
What is the first Lightbringer book?
The first book is The Black Prism, published in 2010. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Lightbringer in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.