Welcome to the Fantasy section of T.L. Branson. This is where I keep everything fantasy-related in one place—series reading orders, standalone reading guides, reviews, summaries, and curated lists—so you can either dive deep into one world or browse for your next obsession.
Only here for reading orders? Head over to my Fantasy Books in Order hub for a clean, A–Z directory of every fantasy series guide on the site.
There are two ways to read the Mercy Thompson series in order. This guide will include not only how to read the main series in publication order, but also include the spin-off series which takes place in the Mercyverse as well and a chronological timeline for both series.
Patricia Briggs grew up surrounded by books, because her …
Whether you have been around since the first book in 2005, or have recently been drawn into this massive book series with the tidal surge of new and exciting additions, you’re looking to get caught up on all the Percy Jackson books in order. With new books and a new adaptation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to …
Patricia Briggs has easily become most well-known for her urban fantasies, but her very first books were more traditional fantasy. This list of the Patricia Briggs books in order will follow the trajectory of her career from debut to upcoming publication, so you can tick each one off as read.
Before Patricia Briggs created the character of …
Brandon Sanderson is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy. Not only is he regarded as one of the greats, but he’s also one of the most prolific authors. His most well-known books are those belonging to the Cosmere and if you’re new to his writing, you may be wondering about the best Cosmere reading order.
There are four …
Throne of Glass is quite possibly my very first YA Fantasy series that I absolutely fell in love with. If you’re just starting out, you’re in for an amazing adventure, and I’m here to help you find the best way to read the Throne of Glass books in order.
The next few paragraphs will deep dive into the Throne of …
The Dresden Files is an Urban Fantasy series by Jim Butcher with a total of 17 published books and a host of short stories, graphic novels, and novellas as of the time of this writing. With so many books it’s understandable to wonder, what is the best Dresden Files book order?
The short answer is that it depends on how …
If you’re a fan of dark fantasy, gritty atmosphere, and morally grey characters, then it’s no wonder you’re looking for a list of the Joe Abercrombie books in order. Whether you’ve been a fan since his debut novel back in 2006, are eager to learn more following the Best Served Cold announcement, or anywhere in between, this will be your …
I jumped on the Red Queen bandwagon very early. And despite some divided opinions from readers, I personally read and enjoyed all four books. But there are novellas, too, and that raises questions about the proper Red Queen series order.
If you’ve yet to read a single book, there are two different Red Queen series orders to choose from.
The …
The Horus Heresy covers an era within the Warhammer universe that has an abundance of novels, short stories, audio dramas, and more written by various authors. Some of the most popular Warhammer authors include Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, and Chris Wraight, but there are dozens more. So, with such a vast world there is no wrong Horus Heresy reading order, …
Modern retellings of Hades and Persephone’s story have become an iconic pillar in enemies-to-lovers romances. Scarlett St. Clair’s interpretation of the lovers took the online book community by storm and proved tremendously popular with the hype from BookTok and Bookstagram. There are two ways you can read the A Touch of Darkness series in order, depending on your preference for …