Broken Earth Books in Order
See the Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin in order, with brief summaries, world background and reading order tips for this apocalyptic fantasy saga.
Last updated: December 23, 2025
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Publication Order
3 books
The Stone Sky
by NK Jemisin
2017
The final Broken Earth novel sends Essun and Nassun on separate paths that will decide whether the world ends or is remade. As ancient truths surface, both mother and daughter must choose between revenge, reconciliation, and an unimaginable act of creation.
The Obelisk Gate
by NK Jemisin
2016
As the latest Season deepens, Essun shelters in an underground community that wants to harness her power, while her daughter Nassun falls under a dangerous mentor's influence. Between them lies the secret of the orbiting obelisks and the fate of the Stillness.
The Fifth Season
by N. K. Jemisin
2015
In a world where catastrophic Seasons regularly shatter civilization, an orogene named Essun comes home to a murdered son and missing daughter. Her search through a collapsing empire exposes the brutal cost of survival and control over the earth itself.
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