Dominion of the Fallen Books in Order
The Dominion of the Fallen series is 3 books by Aliette de Bodard, published 2015 to 2019. Start with The House of Shattered Wings (2015). We track 6 editions of them.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 6
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- Published
- 2015 to 2019
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Reading order
The Dominion of the Fallen books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The House of Shattered WingsIn a war-ravaged Paris, House Silverspires has lost its founder Morningstar, and three unlikely allies must deal with something preying on its people.Buy a copy: eBay2015
- 2The House of Binding ThornsThe immortal Philippe seeks to bring back someone he lost, while the alchemist Madeleine is sent as an envoy to the underwater Dragon Kingdom where her predecessor vanished.Buy a copy: eBay2017
- 3The House of Sundering FlamesAn explosion wipes out House Harrier and shatters an uneasy peace, leaving Thuan, Aurore and Emmanuelle to trace the fiery magic behind it.Buy a copy: eBay2019
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The House of Shattered Wings First | 2015 | |
| 2 | The House of Binding Thorns First | 2017 | |
| 3 | The House of Sundering Flames First | 2019 |
About Dominion of the Fallen
Dominion of the Fallen is a dark fantasy series by Aliette de Bodard, set in a Paris left in ruins by a magical war, where Houses led by fallen angels vie for power. There are 3 novels, published from 2015 to 2019 by Gollancz in the UK and Ace in the US. The House of Shattered Wings won the BSFA Award for Best Novel. The world also hosts a run of short stories and the Dragons and Blades spin-off stories, Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders (2020) and Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances (2022), which are not counted in the reading order.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dominion of the Fallen books in?
Start with The House of Shattered Wings (2015), then The House of Binding Thorns and The House of Sundering Flames. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Dominion of the Fallen books are there?
There are 3 books in the Dominion of the Fallen series, from 2015 to 2019.
What is the first Dominion of the Fallen book?
The House of Shattered Wings, first published in 2015, is the first book in the Dominion of the Fallen series.
Where these facts come from
- Dominion of the Fallen, Aliette de Bodard (aliettedebodard.com)
- Series: Dominion of the Fallen, ISFDB (isfdb.org)
- Aliette de Bodard bibliography, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 2 November 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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