Children of the Otori books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Children of the Otori series?"

"There are seven books in the Children of the Otori series, published between 2002 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Children of the Otori series?"

"The first book in the Children of the Otori series is O Fio do Destino, published in 2007."

Q: "Do you need to read the Tales of the Otori before Children of the Otori?"

"Yes, Children of the Otori continues the story from the original Tales of the Otori series. Reading the original five books first gives the background needed to follow the new generation of characters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	O Fio do Destino	2007	Lian Hearn	N/A
2	Meč v tišini	2002	Lian Hearn	N/A
3	På kudde av gräs	2003	Lian Hearn	N/A
4	Mėnulio spindesys	2004	Lian Hearn	N/A
5	His Kikuta Hands	-	Lian Hearn	N/A
6	Orphan Warriors	2020	Lian Hearn	Buy
7	Sibling Assassins	2020	Lian Hearn	Buy

Children of the Otori by Lian Hearn extends the world of the Tales of the Otori into a new generation. While the original series followed Takeo from his youth through adulthood, these books pick up with the children and heirs of the earlier characters as they face their own conflicts in a land still shaped by clan rivalries and political tension.

The series includes Orphan Warriors (2020) and Sibling Assassins (2020), along with several international editions of related Otori titles. Readers who enjoyed the feudal Japanese setting and family drama of the original Tales of the Otori will find familiar ground here, with younger protagonists carrying the story forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children of the Otori series?

There are seven books in the Children of the Otori series, published between 2002 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Children of the Otori series?

The first book in the Children of the Otori series is O Fio do Destino, published in 2007.

Do you need to read the Tales of the Otori before Children of the Otori?

Yes, Children of the Otori continues the story from the original Tales of the Otori series. Reading the original five books first gives the background needed to follow the new generation of characters.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order