The Dandelion Dynasty books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Dandelion Dynasty series?"

"There are six books in the The Dandelion Dynasty series, published between 2015 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Dandelion Dynasty series?"

"The first book in the The Dandelion Dynasty series is Ctnosti králů, published in 2015."

Q: "What is the Dandelion Dynasty series about?"

"The series reimagines the rise and fall of two rival heroes during the founding of a new dynasty, drawing on the history of the Chu-Han Contention. It features silkpunk technology — airships, submarines, and mechanical devices powered by silk and bamboo — set in a world inspired by ancient China."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Ctnosti králů	2015	Ken Liu	N/A
2	The Grace of Kings	2015	Ken Liu	Buy
3	The Wall of Storms	2016	Ken Liu	Buy
4	El trono velado	2021	Ken Liu	N/A
5	The Veiled Throne	2021	Ken Liu	Buy
6	Speaking Bones	2022	Ken Liu	Buy

The Dandelion Dynasty is Ken Liu’s debut novel series, beginning with The Grace of Kings in 2015. The books follow two men — a bandit and a nobleman — who lead a rebellion against a tyrannical emperor, only to find themselves on opposite sides once the revolution succeeds. The world-building blends classical Chinese history with an invented technology aesthetic Liu calls “silkpunk.”

The series grew across four English-language novels, with The Wall of Storms, The Veiled Throne, and Speaking Bones expanding the scope to encompass generations of characters and the clash between tradition and progress. Liu also published Spanish-language editions of the earlier books. The completed series stands as one of the more distinctive entries in modern epic fantasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Dandelion Dynasty series?

There are six books in the The Dandelion Dynasty series, published between 2015 and 2022.

What is the first book in the The Dandelion Dynasty series?

The first book in the The Dandelion Dynasty series is Ctnosti králů, published in 2015.

What is the Dandelion Dynasty series about?

The series reimagines the rise and fall of two rival heroes during the founding of a new dynasty, drawing on the history of the Chu-Han Contention. It features silkpunk technology — airships, submarines, and mechanical devices powered by silk and bamboo — set in a world inspired by ancient China.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order