What Is The Correct Reading Order Of John Gwynne’S Faithful And The Fallen?

After reading Malice, should I go straight to Valour or follow a chronological guide? I'm seeing conflicting suggestions on the full series order.
2026-07-26 01:51:27
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LolaKelly
LolaKelly
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So, it’s a four-book series and the publishing order is the only intended order, no weird prequel-chronology debate needed! Start with 'Malice,' then 'Valor,' 'Ruin,' and finish with 'Wrath.' Gwynne wrote it to be read that way, and the character arcs, plot twists, and world-building all build sequentially.

I’ve seen some folks try to read 'A Time of Dread' from his next series first, thinking it's connected, but that’s a separate trilogy set a century later. You can jump into that after you finish 'Wrath' if you want more of that world.

Just follow the list: Malice, Valor, Ruin, Wrath. It's a classic epic fantasy progression, and it works perfectly.
2026-07-27 11:39:56
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AidenLake
AidenLake
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Reading order is pretty much spelled out on the books themselves. Most editions have a little '1 of 4' or 'Book One' on 'Malice.' So, it's: 1. Malice, 2. Valor, 3. Ruin, 4. Wrath.

It's a very focused narrative. Unlike some sprawling series, this one follows a core group from beginning to end without time jumps or parallel series running alongside. That makes the reading order incredibly straightforward.

You just go from one book to the next. The end of 'Malice' leads directly into 'Valor,' and so on. It's a seamless experience when read in order.
2026-07-28 20:42:26
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IanDuncan
IanDuncan
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Just to be super clear, because I see this mix-up sometimes: 'The Faithful and the Fallen' is four books. 'Of Blood and Bone' is three books. They are related but separate series.

For 'The Faithful and the Fallen,' the order is: 1. Malice, 2. Valor, 3. Ruin, 4. Wrath.

Do not insert 'A Time of Dread' (the first 'Of Blood and Bone' book) into the middle of that list. Read the first quartet completely, then decide if you want to continue with the next trilogy. That's the intended path.
2026-07-29 15:35:06
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LocalElm
LocalElm
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Is there any other order people even suggest? I feel like with some series there are debates, but here it's crystal clear. Book 1: Malice. Book 2: Valor. Book 3: Ruin. Book 4: Wrath.

I think the confusion sometimes comes because Gwynne later wrote 'A Time of Dread,' which is Book 1 of 'Of Blood and Bone.' That series is set in the same world but generations later, so it's a sequel series, not part of the original quartet.

For 'The Faithful and the Fallen,' it's a linear, tight four-book arc. Reading it in order is the only way to experience the gut-punch character moments and the huge battle payoffs.
2026-07-29 23:16:49
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CaraBerry
CaraBerry
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I'd follow the author's own listing on his site or any major bookstore. They all show: Malice (Faithful and the Fallen #1), Valor (#2), Ruin (#3), Wrath (#4).

It's a very traditional series structure. There aren't any prequel novellas or anthology stories set during the timeline that you need to hunt down. You just read the four main novels.

I think this simplicity is a strength. You can just immerse yourself in the story without needing a guide or checklist. Start with book one and keep going.
2026-07-30 07:59:06
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Honestly, I bounced off 'Malice' the first time. It felt a bit slow, with a lot of names and places to track. I'm glad I pushed through, because by the end of 'Valor', I was completely hooked. The character arcs in this series are some of the most satisfying payoffs I've ever read. Just take them in order and trust the process.

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8 回答2026-07-25 17:23:04
I'd actually suggest a slight variation for new readers. Read 'The Faithful and the Fallen' straight through. Then, take a break with the first 'Bloodsworn' book, 'The Shadow of the Gods', as a palate cleanser. It's a different setting and tone, and it's brilliantly paced. After that, go back and tackle the 'Of Blood and Bone' trilogy. This way, you avoid potential series fatigue but still get all the connected lore from the Banished Lands saga in the right order before the sequel trilogy.

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My partner asked me this same question yesterday. I just handed them my copy of 'The Shadow of the Gods' and said, 'Start here. Trust me.' Sometimes you don't need a detailed essay. The book sells itself by the end of chapter one. The visceral, immediate hook of Orka's quiet strength and Varg's desperate flight does all the work. The order becomes self-evident because you'll need to know what happens next. So, start here. Trust me.
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