Reading order · 4 books · 2015 to 2022 · Set in Dara
Dandelion Dynasty Books in Order
The Dandelion Dynasty is silkpunk epic fantasy, inspired by the founding of the Han dynasty in China. On the islands of Dara, two very different men rise together to overthrow a tyrant, and then become rivals.
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Series facts
- Books
- 4
- Published
- 2015 to 2022
- First book
- The Grace of Kings
- Latest
- Speaking Bones (2022)
- Setting
- Set in Dara
The reading order
Every Dandelion Dynasty book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
4 books · Set in Dara
- 1The Grace of Kings2015With Kuni Garu and Mata ZynduKuni Garu, a charming bandit, and Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, join a rebellion against the emperor of Dara and become friends, until victory turns them into rivals.Buy on Amazon
- 2The Wall of Storms2016With Kuni GaruKuni Garu is now emperor, but an invading people arrive from beyond the Wall of Storms, and his family must defend the realm.Buy on Amazon
- 3The Veiled Throne2021With ThéraPrincess Théra leads an expedition across the sea to the land of the invaders, while her brother Phyro grows restless at home.Buy on Amazon
- 4Speaking Bones2022With ThéraThe final book of the Dandelion Dynasty, as the war comes to its end.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, The Veiled Throne and Speaking Bones in order.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Théra | Kuni Garu | Mata Zyndu | Jia Matiza | Phyro | Gin Mazoti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Grace of Kings | LLead | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ||
| 2 The Wall of Storms | MMajor | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 3 The Veiled Throne | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | |||
| 4 Speaking Bones | LLead | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the Dandelion Dynasty books
6 characters from Ken Liu’s chart, with the number of Dandelion Dynasty books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| ThéraKuni's daughter | 3 | The Wall of Storms 2016 |
| Kuni GaruCharming rogue who becomes emperor | 2 | The Grace of Kings 2015 |
| Mata ZynduProud warrior noble | 1 | The Grace of Kings 2015 |
| Jia MatizaHerbalist, Kuni's wife | 4 | The Grace of Kings 2015 |
| PhyroKuni's son | 3 | The Wall of Storms 2016 |
| Gin MazotiBrilliant general | 2 | The Grace of Kings 2015 |