Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ruin of Kings | 2019 | Jenn Lyons | Buy |
| 2 | The Name of All Things | 2019 | Jenn Lyons | Buy |
| 3 | The Memory of Souls | 2020 | Jenn Lyons | Buy |
| 4 | The House of Always | 2021 | Jenn Lyons | Buy |
| 5 | The Discord of Gods | 2022 | Jenn Lyons | Buy |
A Chorus of Dragons is Jenn Lyons’ debut epic fantasy series, set in a world where gods are real, demons threaten to break free from their prison, and prophecy shapes the lives of mortals whether they want it to or not. The story centers on Kihrin D’Mon, a street thief from the capital city who discovers he has a far more complicated heritage than he ever suspected.
The series uses a nested storytelling structure. Characters narrate events to each other, with footnotes and interruptions that add layers of context and unreliable perspective. The Ruin of Kings introduces Kihrin’s story through two timelines told by different narrators, a structure that Lyons carries through the rest of the series in various forms. The approach is demanding but rewards close reading.
Across five books, the scope expands from a personal story about identity and survival into a conflict involving dragons, imprisoned gods, and the potential destruction of the entire world. The magic system is tied to the souls of the dead, reincarnation is real, and characters carry grudges across multiple lifetimes.