The Wrath and the Dawn Books in Order
The short answer
Renée Ahdieh · 2 books
- How many books?
- There are 2 books in The Wrath and the Dawn series, published 2015–2016.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Rose and the Dagger (2016).
- Where to start
- Start with The Wrath and the Dawn (2015).
About 820 pages — roughly 14 hours of reading
A girl volunteers to marry the young caliph who executes a new bride every dawn, determined to end his reign of terror, only to fall for him instead.
Here is the complete The Wrath and the Dawn reading order — all 2 books by Renée Ahdieh, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Wrath and the DawnShahrzad volunteers to marry the young caliph who executes each of his brides at dawn, intending to kill him for her friend's death, but finds herself drawn to him instead.2015404 pages
- The Rose and the DaggerTorn from Khalid by forces bent on destroying him, Shahrzad must decide where her loyalties and heart truly lie as war looms.2016420 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 Wrath and the Dawn books are there?
There are 2 books in The Wrath and the Dawn series by Renée Ahdieh, from The Wrath and the Dawn (2015) to The Rose and the Dagger (2016). Together they run to about 820 pages.
Is The Wrath and the Dawn series finished?
Yes. Renée Ahdieh completed the series with The Rose and the Dagger in 2016; all 2 books are out now.
What is the first Wrath and the Dawn book?
The Wrath and the Dawn (2015) is book one, at 404 pages. Shahrzad volunteers to marry the young caliph who executes each of his brides at dawn, intending to kill him for her friend's death, but finds herself drawn to him instead.
Should I read The Wrath and the Dawn series in publication order?
Yes. For The Wrath and the Dawn series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Wrath and the Dawn (2015) through The Rose and the Dagger (2016).
How long does it take to read all Wrath and the Dawn books?
About 820 pages across 2 books — roughly 14 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Rose and the Dagger (420 pages); the shortest is The Wrath and the Dawn (404 pages).