Reading Order Guide
A Song of Ice and Fire Reading Order
Complete Order
All 5 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the A Song of Ice and Fire series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
A Game of Thrones
A dark, political Adult epic fantasy built around political intrigue, war, multiple povs. 694 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
A Clash of Kings
A dark, political Adult epic fantasy built around war, political intrigue, multiple povs. 768 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
A Storm of Swords
A epic, devastating Adult epic fantasy built around war, betrayal, shocking deaths. 1128 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
A Feast for Crows
A dark, political Adult epic fantasy built around political intrigue, aftermath, multiple povs. 784 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
A Dance with Dragons
A epic, dark Adult epic fantasy built around political intrigue, war, dragons. 1040 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
A Song of Ice and Fire Series Questions
Read the A Song of Ice and Fire series in publication order: 1. A Game of Thrones, 2. A Clash of Kings, 3. A Storm of Swords, 4. A Feast for Crows, 5. A Dance with Dragons. This is the intended reading order by George R.
The A Song of Ice and Fire series has 5 books totaling 4,414 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The A Song of Ice and Fire series is moderately warm, averaging 2.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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