Kelly Braffet books

Kelly Braffet is an American author of literary fiction and fantasy, known for dark psychological novels and The Barrier Lands epic fantasy duology.

Anthologies

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xo Orpheus 2013 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Josie and Jack / Fabulous Things 2005 Buy
Last Seen Leaving 2006 Buy
Save Yourself 2013 Buy

The Barrier Lands Reading Order

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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.

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