The Witchlands books in order

The Witchlands series by Susan Dennard is a six-book fantasy saga following two best friends with complementary magical abilities through war, political intrigue, and personal growth.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Truthwitch 2016 Susan Dennard Buy
2 Windwitch 2017 Susan Dennard Buy
3 Sightwitch 2018 Susan Dennard Buy
4 Bloodwitch 2019 Susan Dennard Buy
5 Witchshadow 2021 Susan Dennard Buy
6 Witchlight 2025 Susan Dennard Buy

The Witchlands is Susan Dennard’s central work, running six books that follow Safiya (a Truthwitch who can detect lies) and Iseult (a Threadwitch who sees emotional bonds) through a world of warring empires and complex magic. Truthwitch establishes their friendship and the political stakes, while subsequent books — Windwitch, Bloodwitch, Witchshadow, and Witchlight — expand the world and deepen the conflicts.

The series is notable for centering female friendship rather than romance as its core relationship, though romantic subplots develop naturally across the books. Published between 2016 and 2025, the Witchlands built a dedicated readership through its magic system (every person is born with a specific “witchery”) and Dennard’s skill at writing action sequences with emotional stakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Witchlands series?

There are six books in the The Witchlands series, published between 2016 and 2025.

What is the first book in the The Witchlands series?

The first book in the The Witchlands series is Truthwitch, published in 2016.

Do you need to read the Witchlands books in order?

Yes, reading in order is strongly recommended. The series follows an ongoing storyline with developing relationships and escalating conflicts. Start with Truthwitch, which introduces the two leads and the magic system. Sightwitch is a companion novella that can be read between Windwitch and Bloodwitch.

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