Rooks and Ruin books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Rooks and Ruin series?"

"There are three books in the Rooks and Ruin series, published between 2020 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Rooks and Ruin series?"

"The first book in the Rooks and Ruin series is The Obsidian Tower, published in 2020."

Q: "Do I need to read Swords and Fire before Rooks and Ruin?"

"Reading Swords and Fire first is recommended since Rooks and Ruin is set in the same world and references earlier events, though it features a new main character."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Obsidian Tower	2020	Melissa Caruso	Buy
2	The Quicksilver Court	2021	Melissa Caruso	Buy
3	The Ivory Tomb	2022	Melissa Caruso	Buy

Rooks and Ruin is a fantasy trilogy set in the same world as Melissa Caruso’s Swords and Fire series. It begins with The Obsidian Tower (2020) and follows a new protagonist, Ryx, who has a magical problem: her touch destroys anything it contacts. When an ancient sealed door in her family’s castle is broken open, she has to deal with the fallout.

The trilogy ran through 2022 with The Quicksilver Court and The Ivory Tomb. Like the earlier Swords and Fire books, these novels mix political intrigue with magical danger. The world of Raverra feels richer here, with Caruso expanding on the lore she established in the first trilogy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rooks and Ruin series?

There are three books in the Rooks and Ruin series, published between 2020 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Rooks and Ruin series?

The first book in the Rooks and Ruin series is The Obsidian Tower, published in 2020.

Do I need to read Swords and Fire before Rooks and Ruin?

Reading Swords and Fire first is recommended since Rooks and Ruin is set in the same world and references earlier events, though it features a new main character.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order