Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| xo Orpheus |
2013 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Josie and Jack / Fabulous Things |
2005 |
Buy |
| Last Seen Leaving |
2006 |
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| Save Yourself |
2013 |
Buy |
The Barrier Lands Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Unwilling |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Broken Tower |
2022 |
Buy |
Kelly Braffet started publishing literary fiction in 2005 with Josie and Jack, a dark novel about a codependent sibling relationship. Last Seen Leaving (2006) followed with a story of a missing woman and the people left behind. Save Yourself (2013) rounded out her literary work with a novel about interconnected lives in a struggling Pennsylvania town.
In 2020, Braffet shifted into fantasy with The Unwilling, the first book in The Barrier Lands series. The novel is set in a walled city ruled by a powerful family, with a cast of characters bound together by political obligation and magical connection. The Broken Tower (2022) continued the story. She also contributed to the anthology xo Orpheus (2013).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kelly Braffet written?
Kelly Braffet has written six books across three series.
What was Kelly Braffet's first book?
Kelly Braffet’s first book is Josie and Jack / Fabulous Things, published in 2005.
What should I read first by Kelly Braffet?
For literary fiction, Save Yourself (2013) is a strong starting point with its interconnected small-town story. For fantasy, The Unwilling (2020) launches The Barrier Lands duology with a richly imagined world of political intrigue and magic.