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Start Fallen Gods by Hannah Kaner with "Godkiller", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Fallen Gods series by Hannah Kaner. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "Godkiller"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Community Consensus

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"The recommended reading order focuses strictly on the core novels, advising readers to skip or postpone most ancillary series (like Preludes and Dwarven Nations). The foundational trilogies (Chronicles and Legends) are considered essential starting points."

Key Reddit Advice

Start with the Chronicles trilogy (1-3), then jump directly to the Legends trilogy. Follow this with Dragons of Summer Flame. The Chaos War books should be read immediately after Dragons of Summer Flame but before Dawning of a New Age.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Fallen Gods conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Fallen Gods. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Godkiller" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Fallen Gods" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Godkiller

Pub: 2023★ 3.86

THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realised debut' DAILY MAIL 'GODKILLER will have you in its grasp from the first pages' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE You are not welcome here, godkiller Kissen's family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins. Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favour. Pursued by demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning - something is rotting at the heart of their world, and only they can be the ones to stop it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Fallen Gods series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Fallen Gods?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Godkiller" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Hannah Kaner intended.

Can I read Fallen Gods books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Fallen Gods universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.