BookBingeThe Bound and the Broken Books in Order
Ryan Cahill's epic fantasy saga follows friends from a quiet mountain village as an old war reignites across Epheria, a world of dragons, elves, empires and waking gods.
Here is the complete The Bound and the Broken reading order — all 4 books by Ryan Cahill, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Of Blood and Fire(2021)
- Of Darkness and Light(2021)
- Of War and Ruin(2023)
- Of Empires and Dust(2025)
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 The Bound and the Broken series?
There are 4 books in the The Bound and the Broken series by Ryan Cahill, beginning with Of Blood and Fire (2021) and most recently Of Empires and Dust (2025).
What is the first The Bound and the Broken book?
The first book is Of Blood and Fire, published in 2021. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Bound and the Broken in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.