Series Guide
Awakening
By Jennifer L. Armentrout · 1 main books · Ongoing
Use this Awakening books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the current release path clearly, and keep the series order simple as new books are announced.
Start with: Fall of Ruin and Wrath
About this series
Awakening is Jennifer L. Armentrout’s newer fantasy romance series, currently beginning with Fall of Ruin and Wrath. It is presented separately from Blood and Ash and Flesh and Fire, making it its own entry path rather than part of those worlds.
If you are new to the series, start with Fall of Ruin and Wrath and continue in publication order as new books release.
Best first read: publication order.
Read more about this series
If you are new to the series, start with Fall of Ruin and Wrath and continue in publication order as new books release.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
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Fall of Ruin and Wrath
2023
Right now, Fall of Ruin and Wrath is the only published main book in Awakening.
Reading Order Notes
These Awakening reading order notes help first-time readers keep the current release path clear while the series is still in its early stage.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best Awakening reading order because the series currently begins with a single published entry.
Can you skip any books?
At this stage, there is nothing to skip. Start with Fall of Ruin and Wrath and continue in release order as future books are published.
New to this series? Start here
Awakening
Best first entry point for Awakening. Read this before the rest of the series.
Buy first book on BookshopSeries at a glance
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Main books
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Spice
Ongoing
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: new-world fantasy romance readers
Start with: Fall of Ruin and Wrath
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reading order for Awakening?
Start with Fall of Ruin and Wrath, which is the first published book in the Awakening line.
Is Awakening complete?
No. Awakening is still ongoing. Jennifer L. Armentrout's site lists it as an active series grouping, and Goodreads currently shows one published main book.
Should I read Awakening before Blood and Ash?
You can start with either, depending on what interests you most. Many readers begin with Blood and Ash because it is the author's more established romantasy world, while Awakening works as a newer, separate fantasy romance entry point. The official site treats them as different series.
Is Awakening connected to Blood and Ash?
It is currently presented as a separate series. Jennifer L. Armentrout's official books page lists Awakening, Blood and Ash, and Flesh and Fire as distinct series categories.
Is Fall of Ruin and Wrath book one of Awakening?
Yes. Goodreads lists Fall of Ruin and Wrath as Awakening #1.