The Dreamblood Books in Order

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The Dreamblood series by N. K. Jemisin is a fantasy duology set in the city-state of Gujaareh, where peace is maintained through the control of dreams by an order known as the Gatherers. The series explores themes of power, resistance, and trauma, following a rebellion against an occupation and the psychological effects of a nightmare plague. It centers on the struggle between those who enforce order and those who seek to challenge it, set within a world where dreams hold significant influence over reality.

The Dreamblood was first published in 2012 by Orbit.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Killing Moon

    The Killing Moon

    2012 · N. K. Jemisin

    In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law, and the Gatherers maintain it by harvesting the magic of the sleeping mind. Their work…

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    The shadowed sun

    2012 · N. K. Jemisin

    The Shadowed Sun is a 2012 fantasy novel by N.K. Jemisin, the final book in her Dreamblood Duology. It follows The Killing Moon and takes place ten…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Dreamblood books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Killing Moon”. Start with “The Killing Moon.”

How many books are in the The Dreamblood series?

We list 2 books by N. K. Jemisin , published in 2012.

Where can I buy the The Dreamblood books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.