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Series - Books in order
Shadow and Bone (Grishaverse) books in order
by Leigh Bardugo - 9 books - 2012-2019 - Updated June 2026
The Grishaverse spans three series and two duologies across the same fantasy world. Shadow and Bone came first, but many readers prefer to start with Six of Crows. The Netflix show combines elements from both.
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Start with this book
Most readers should start with Shadow and Bone. It gives you the cleanest entry point before continuing through the full series order.
9 books - read in publication order
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Contains affiliate links| # | Book | Published | Rating | Where to read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow and Bone Shadow and BoneStart | 2012 | 3.9 | Kindle $8.99Paperback $9.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $12.00 |
| 2 | Siege and Storm Siege and Storm | 2013 | 3.9 | Kindle $8.99Paperback $9.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $12.00 |
| 3 | Ruin and Rising Ruin and Rising | 2014 | 4.0 | Kindle $8.99Paperback $9.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $12.00 |
| 4 | Six of Crows Six of Crows | 2015 | 4.5 | Kindle $8.99Paperback $9.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $12.00 |
| 5 | Crooked Kingdom Crooked Kingdom | 2016 | 4.5 | Kindle $8.99Paperback $9.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $12.00 |
Shadow and Bone
3.9
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Siege and Storm
3.9
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Ruin and Rising
4.0
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Six of Crows
4.5
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Crooked Kingdom
4.5
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Our recommended reading order
Publication order: Shadow and Bone trilogy first, then Six of Crows duology. Some readers prefer to start with Six of Crows (stronger writing, better characters) and go back to Shadow and Bone for world context.
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Best book to start with
Shadow and Bone
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
Publication: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising, Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom, King of Scars, Rule of Wolves.
Yes. Many readers prefer it. You will miss some world-building context from Shadow and Bone but Six of Crows works as a standalone duology.
Loosely. The show combines Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows timelines that are separate in the books.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026