S. Jae-Jones books

S. Jae-Jones is a Korean American fantasy author known for the Wintersong duology and the Guardians of Dawn series, blending music, mythology, and magic.
Author · Fantasy · Young Adult Fantasy · Fairy Tale Retelling

Guardians of Dawn Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Zhara 2023 Buy
Ami 2024 Buy
Yuli 2025 Buy
Suhwa 2026 N/A

Wintersong Reading Order

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Wintersong 2017 Buy
Shadowsong 2018 Buy

S. Jae-Jones is a Korean American author and musician who writes fantasy fiction steeped in music and mythology. Her debut, Wintersong (2017), retells the Goblin King legend through the story of a young woman who follows the Lord of Mischief into an underground kingdom, with classical music woven throughout the narrative.

Her second series, Guardians of Dawn, draws on Korean mythology and folklore. Starting with Zhara (2023), the four-book series follows different characters in each installment, with Ami (2024), Yuli (2025), and Suhwa (2026) continuing the cycle. Jae-Jones brings a cross-cultural perspective to fantasy fiction, combining European fairy tale traditions with Korean storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has S. Jae-Jones written?

S. Jae-Jones has written six books across two series.

What was S. Jae-Jones's first book?

S. Jae-Jones’s first book is Wintersong, published in 2017.

What inspires S. Jae-Jones's writing?

Jae-Jones draws heavily on music and mythology. The Wintersong duology is inspired by the legend of the Goblin King and by classical music, while the Guardians of Dawn series incorporates Korean folklore and mythology. Her background as a musician informs the way she writes about art and creativity.

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