Darcie Little Badger Standalone Novels books in order

Darcie Little Badger's standalone novels include the Locus Award-winning Elatsoe and other speculative fiction works featuring Indigenous protagonists.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Elatsoe 2020 Darcie Little Badger Buy
2 A Snake Falls to Earth 2021 Darcie Little Badger Buy
3 Sheine Lende 2024 Darcie Little Badger Buy
4 Children of Owl 2026 Darcie Little Badger Buy

Darcie Little Badger’s standalone novels blend Indigenous mythology with speculative fiction. Elatsoe (2020) introduced readers to a young Lipan Apache woman with the power to raise animal ghosts, set in an alternate America where magic is real. The book earned widespread praise and won the Locus Award for Best First Novel.

A Snake Falls to Earth (2021) takes a different approach, splitting its narrative between a Lipan Apache girl in Texas and a cottonmouth person in the land of animal spirits. Sheine Lende (2024) and the upcoming Children of Owl (2026) continue Little Badger’s commitment to centering Indigenous characters and worldviews in fantasy and science fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Darcie Little Badger Standalone Novels series?

There are four books in the Darcie Little Badger Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Darcie Little Badger Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Darcie Little Badger Standalone Novels series is Elatsoe, published in 2020.

What age group are Darcie Little Badger's novels written for?

Her novels are primarily aimed at young adult readers, though they have a strong crossover appeal for adult audiences. Elatsoe and A Snake Falls to Earth both feature teenage protagonists, while Sheine Lende continues her tradition of accessible, myth-infused storytelling.

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