The Order of the Shadows
The Order of the Shadows is a paranormal fantasy romance trilogy by Belinda Bornsmith. The dzellis, long hidden in humanity's shadow, rise up: war begins. At the heart of the chaos, forbidden desire is born between dzellis warriors and human women — until a prophecy reshuffles everything. The English edition is being released progressively — Book 1, Chaos, is coming soon.
What order should you read The Order of the Shadows?
The Order of the Shadows trilogy should be read in order: 1. Chaos (Slaren & Jenna), 2. The Prophecy of Asiès (Szon & Lily), 3. The Sacred Book (Siyin & Paige). Each book follows a different couple, but the dzellis war and the prophecy unfold across the whole trilogy: reading order matters. Book 1 is being translated into English and is coming soon; Books 2 and 3 will follow.
Books 2 and 3 — The Prophecy of Asiès and The Sacred Book — are being translated into English.
Frequently asked questions about The Order of the Shadows
How many books are in The Order of the Shadows trilogy?
Three: Chaos (Slaren & Jenna), The Prophecy of Asiès (Szon & Lily) and The Sacred Book (Siyin & Paige). The English edition is being released one book at a time, starting with Chaos.
Can the books be read independently?
Each book follows a different couple, but the dzellis war and the prophecy unfold across the whole trilogy: reading order matters.
Where should I start?
With Chaos (Slaren & Jenna), where dzellis warrior Slaren hates humans — until Jenna, just as war breaks out between their two races.
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