Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingdom of Souls | 2019 | Rena Barron | Buy |
| 2 | Reaper of Souls | 2021 | Rena Barron | Buy |
| 3 | Master of Souls | 2023 | Rena Barron | Buy |
Kingdom of Souls kicks off Rena Barron’s debut trilogy with Arrah, a young woman from a long line of powerful witchdoctors who has never shown a trace of magic herself. When an ancient evil begins stealing children from her city, Arrah turns to a forbidden ritual that grants her temporary power at the cost of her own lifespan. The world Barron builds here is rooted in West African spiritual traditions, with orishas, demon kings, and a magic system tied to bloodlines and sacrifice.
Reaper of Souls (2021) and Master of Souls (2023) follow Arrah as the threat grows from local to cosmic. The books get darker as they go, and the price Arrah pays for her borrowed power becomes harder to bear. Readers who appreciate mythology-based fantasy with real consequences for its characters will find this trilogy worth their time.