Reading Order Guide
The Kingkiller Chronicle Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Kingkiller Chronicle series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Name of the Wind
A legendary figure sits in a tavern and tells his own story — from orphaned street kid to the most notorious wizard of his age. 662 pages of the most beautiful prose in modern fantasy.
The Wise Man's Fear
A immersive, literary Adult fantasy built around coming of age, unreliable narrator, magic. 994 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
The Kingkiller Chronicle Series Questions
Read The Kingkiller Chronicle series in publication order: 1. The Name of the Wind, 2. The Wise Man's Fear. This is the intended reading order by Patrick Rothfuss.
The Kingkiller Chronicle series has 2 books totaling 1,656 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Kingkiller Chronicle series is low-heat, averaging 1.5/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with The Name of the Wind — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Name of the Wind breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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