BookBingeMistborn Books in Order
Mistborn is a series of epic fantasy novels by American author Brandon Sanderson, set in a world where ash falls from the sky.
Here is the complete Mistborn reading order — all 10 books by Brandon Sanderson, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Final Empire(2006)
- The Well of Ascension(2007)
- The Hero of Ages(2008)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- The Lost Metal(2022)
Chronological order (story timeline)
The in-world timeline differs from publication order for this series. If you prefer events in the order they happen, read:
- The Final Empire(2006)
- The Well of Ascension(2007)
- The Hero of Ages(2008)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- The Lost Metal(2022)
For a first read we still recommend publication order — it's how the author intended reveals to land.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the Mistborn series?
There are 10 books in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, beginning with The Final Empire (2006) and most recently The Lost Metal (2022).
What is the first Mistborn book?
The first book is The Final Empire, published in 2006. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Mistborn in publication or chronological order?
For a first read, publication order — the author structured reveals around it. Chronological order works well for re-reads.