The Books of Pellinor books in order

The complete reading order for The Books of Pellinor series by Alison Croggon, a young adult fantasy saga set in the world of Edil-Amarandh.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Friendship 2012 Alison Croggon Buy
2 The Bone Queen 2016 Alison Croggon Buy
3 Die Gabe 2002 Alison Croggon N/A
4 The Gift / The Naming 2002 Alison Croggon Buy
5 The Riddle 2005 Alison Croggon Buy
6 The Crow 2006 Alison Croggon Buy
7 The Singing 2008 Alison Croggon Buy
8 The Island 2017 Alison Croggon N/A

The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon is an eight-entry young adult fantasy series. The core saga consists of The Naming (also published as The Gift), The Riddle, The Crow, and The Singing, following Maerad’s journey through the world of Edil-Amarandh. Later additions include the prequel The Bone Queen (2016) and companion works.

The series is known for its literary style and its use of music and language as central magical elements. Croggon created detailed appendices and histories for the world of Edil-Amarandh, drawing on traditions from Tolkien’s world-building while developing her own distinctive setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Books of Pellinor series?

There are eight books in the The Books of Pellinor series, published between 2002 and 2017.

What is the first book in the The Books of Pellinor series?

The first book in the The Books of Pellinor series is The Friendship, published in 2012.

Who is Maerad in The Books of Pellinor?

Maerad is the central character of The Books of Pellinor. She is a young woman who has been raised as a slave but discovers she has a powerful gift called the Speech, a form of magic tied to music and language. The series follows her journey to understand her abilities and fulfill a prophecy.

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