Spirit Binders books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Spirit Binders series?"

"There are two books in the Spirit Binders series, published between 2007 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the Spirit Binders series?"

"The first book in the Spirit Binders series is Racing the Dark, published in 2007."

Q: "What is the Spirit Binders series about?"

"The Spirit Binders duology follows a young woman in a world inspired by Pacific Island cultures who discovers she has the ability to bind powerful spirits. Racing the Dark and The Burning City explore the consequences of her growing power."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Racing the Dark	2007	Alaya Dawn Johnson	Buy
2	The Burning City	2009	Alaya Dawn Johnson	Buy

The Spirit Binders duology by Alaya Dawn Johnson consists of Racing the Dark (2007) and The Burning City (2009). Set in a world inspired by Pacific Island cultures, the series follows Lana, a young woman who discovers she has the power to bind the great elemental spirits that govern her world. The consequences of using this power drive both books.

Johnson draws on Polynesian and Melanesian mythology to create a fantasy world distinct from the European-inspired settings common in the genre. The result is a series with unique world-building and a protagonist whose powers come with real moral weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Spirit Binders series?

There are two books in the Spirit Binders series, published between 2007 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Spirit Binders series?

The first book in the Spirit Binders series is Racing the Dark, published in 2007.

What is the Spirit Binders series about?

The Spirit Binders duology follows a young woman in a world inspired by Pacific Island cultures who discovers she has the ability to bind powerful spirits. Racing the Dark and The Burning City explore the consequences of her growing power.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order