BookBingeTerra Ignota Books in Order
The short answer
Ada Palmer · 4 books
- How many books?
- There are 4 books in the Terra Ignota series, published 2016–2021.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Perhaps the Stars (2021).
- Where to start
- Start with Too Like the Lightning (2016).
About 1,800 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A twenty-fifth century utopia of flying cars and chosen families, told by an unreliable criminal historian.
Here is the complete Terra Ignota reading order — all 4 books by Ada Palmer, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Too Like the LightningBook 1 of Terra Ignota.2016441 pages
- Seven SurrendersBook 2 of Terra Ignota.2017400 pages
- The Will to BattleBook 3 of Terra Ignota.2017400 pages
- Perhaps the StarsBook 4 of Terra Ignota.2021517 pages
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 Terra Ignota books are there?
There are 4 books in the Terra Ignota series by Ada Palmer, from Too Like the Lightning (2016) to Perhaps the Stars (2021). Together they run to about 1,800 pages.
Is the Terra Ignota series finished?
Yes. Ada Palmer completed the series with Perhaps the Stars in 2021; all 4 books are out now.
What is the first Terra Ignota book?
Too Like the Lightning (2016) is book one, at 441 pages. Book 1 of Terra Ignota.
Should I read the Terra Ignota series in publication order?
Yes. For the Terra Ignota series, reading order and publication order are the same — Too Like the Lightning (2016) through Perhaps the Stars (2021).
How long does it take to read all Terra Ignota books?
About 1,800 pages across 4 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Perhaps the Stars (517 pages); the shortest is Seven Surrenders (400 pages).