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The Broken Earth books in order A series by N. K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin has 3 books, from The Fifth Season (Aug 2015) to The Stone Sky (Aug 2017). Read it in order, starting with The Fifth Season.

Reading order: 1 The Fifth Season (2015) · 2 The Obelisk Gate (2016) · 3 The Stone Sky (2017)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The Broken Earth books in order

  1. 1.

    The Fifth Season (Aug 2015)

    512 pages★ 4.2 (22 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    The Obelisk Gate (Aug 2016)

    444 pages★ 4.3 (15 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Stone Sky (Aug 2017)

    448 pages★ 4.4 (14 ratings)

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The Broken Earth FAQ

How many The Broken Earth books are there?
There are 3 The Broken Earth books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Broken Earth books in?
In publication order, starting with The Fifth Season (Aug 2015): 1 The Fifth Season (2015) · 2 The Obelisk Gate (2016) · 3 The Stone Sky (2017).
What is the first The Broken Earth book?
The Fifth Season (Aug 2015).
What is the latest The Broken Earth book?
The Stone Sky (Aug 2017).
Is the Broken Earth series finished?
There have been no new The Broken Earth books since 2017.
Did N. K. Jemisin write other series?
Yes: The Inheritance Trilogy.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.