Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concealed | 2018 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 2 | Revealed | 2018 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 3 | Betrayed | 2018 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 4 | Tainted | 2018 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 5 | Cloaked | 2019 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
The Taellaneth is the series that started Vanessa Nelson’s publishing career. All five books came out within about a year, between 2018 and 2019. The story involves concealed identities, ancient betrayals, and magic that has been hidden for a long time. The titles track the unraveling: Concealed, Revealed, Betrayed, Tainted, and Cloaked.
As Nelson’s first series, The Taellaneth introduced many of the elements that would show up in her later work: fast plotting, supernatural politics, and characters forced to make difficult choices. It is a good starting point for readers new to her books, and the complete series can be read in a weekend or two.