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Path to Ascendancy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Path to Ascendancy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Path to Ascendancy series? Start with "Dancer's Lament" (2016) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Path to Ascendancy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Dancer's Lament
2016
Deadhouse Landing
2017
Kellanved's Reach
2019
Forge of the High Mage
2023
Writing Fantasy Heroes
2013
Imaginarium 3
2015
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