The Song of the Lioness books in order A series by Tamora Pierce
The Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce has 4 books, from Alanna: The First Adventure (1983) to Lioness Rampant (1988). Read it in order, starting with Alanna: The First Adventure.
Reading order: 1 Alanna: The First Adventure (1983) · 2 In the Hand of the Goddess (1984) · 3 The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986) · 4 Lioness Rampant (1988)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The Song of the Lioness books in order
- 1.
Alanna: The First Adventure (1983)
- 2.
In the Hand of the Goddess (1984)
- 3.
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986)
- 4.
Lioness Rampant (1988)
The Song of the Lioness FAQ
- How many The Song of the Lioness books are there?
- There are 4 The Song of the Lioness books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Song of the Lioness books in?
- In publication order, starting with Alanna: The First Adventure (1983): 1 Alanna: The First Adventure (1983) · 2 In the Hand of the Goddess (1984) · 3 The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986) · 4 Lioness Rampant (1988).
- What is the first The Song of the Lioness book?
- Alanna: The First Adventure (1983).
- What is the latest The Song of the Lioness book?
- Lioness Rampant (1988).
- Is the Song of the Lioness series finished?
- There have been no new The Song of the Lioness books since 1988.
- Did Tamora Pierce write other series?
- Yes: The Immortals, Circle of Magic, Protector of the Small, The Circle Opens and Provost's Dog.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.