Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vankara | 2013 | S.J. West | Buy |
| 2 | Dragon Alliance | 2014 | S.J. West | Buy |
| 3 | War of Atonement | 2016 | S.J. West | Buy |
The Vankara series is a three-book fantasy trilogy by S.J. West, published between 2013 and 2016. The first book, Vankara, establishes a fantasy world distinct from West’s usual contemporary paranormal settings. Dragon Alliance expands the scope by introducing dragon-human partnerships, and War of Atonement brings the trilogy to a close with large-scale conflict.
This series stands apart from most of West’s other work because it is set in a secondary fantasy world rather than a version of our own. The dragons, the political landscape, and the magic system all feel different from her Watchers universe. The romance is woven into the larger story of war and alliance-building, giving it higher stakes than a purely personal love story. If you enjoy fantasy romance with dragons and battlefield politics, Vankara offers something distinct from West’s more familiar paranormal territory.