Publication Reading Order
The The Bone Season is a Fantasy series by Samantha Shannon, made up of 8 books published between 2013 and 2025. It begins with The Bone Season (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Dark Mirror (2025), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
8books
12years active
2decades
~1.7yrs between books
2025latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | The Bone Season ★ NYT 3w · peaked #7 British Fantasy Award 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2013Full award history → | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Mime Order ★ NYT 1w · peaked #11 Goodreads Choice Award 2015Full award history → | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | On the Merits of Unnaturalness (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Pale Dreamer (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Song Rising Goodreads Choice Award 2017Full award history → | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 6 | The Dawn Chorus (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Mask Falling | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Dark MirrorLatest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Bone Season series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Bone Season series?
Start with The Bone Season (2013), the first book in the The Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Bone Season series?
There are 8 books in the The Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon, published between 2013 and 2025.
What is the first book in the The Bone Season series?
The first book in the The Bone Season series is The Bone Season, published in 2013 by Samantha Shannon.
What is the latest book in the The Bone Season series?
The most recent book in the The Bone Season series is The Dark Mirror (2025) by Samantha Shannon.
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