Reading Order Guide
Daevabad Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Daevabad series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The City of Brass
A immersive, adventurous Adult fantasy built around hidden heritage, political intrigue, djinn. 544 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Kingdom of Copper
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around political intrigue, war, revolution. 640 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Empire of Gold
A epic, political Adult fantasy built around political intrigue, war, found family. 768 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
Daevabad Series Questions
Read the Daevabad series in publication order: 1. The City of Brass, 2. The Kingdom of Copper, 3. The Empire of Gold. This is the intended reading order by Shannon Chakraborty.
The Daevabad series has 3 books totaling 1,952 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Daevabad series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with The City of Brass — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The City of Brass breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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