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Wings of Fire
The Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland has 23 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Dragonet Prophecy (2012).
- Books
- 18 novels + 5 novellas
- First published
- 2012
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: The Dragonet Prophecy (2012) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Dragonet Prophecy
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dragonet Prophecy - Book 2:
The Lost Heir
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Lost Heir - Book 3:
The Hidden Kingdom
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hidden Kingdom - Book 4:
The Dark Secret
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dark Secret - Book 5:
The Brightest Night
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Brightest Night - Book 6:
Prisoners
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Prisoners - Book 7:
Moon Rising
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Moon Rising - Book 8:
Assassin
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Assassin - Book 9:
Winter Turning
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Winter Turning - Book 10:
Escaping Peril
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Escaping Peril - Book 11:
Deserter
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Deserter - Book 12:
Darkstalker
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Darkstalker - Book 13:
Talons of Power
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Talons of Power - Book 14:
Runaway
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Runaway - Book 15:
Darkness of Dragons
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Darkness of Dragons - Book 16:
The Lost Continent
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Lost Continent - Book 17:
The Hive Queen
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hive Queen - Book 18:
The Poison Jungle
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Poison Jungle - Book 19:
Dragonslayer
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Dragonslayer - Book 20:
The Dangerous Gift
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dangerous Gift - Book 21:
The Flames of Hope
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Flames of Hope - Book 22:
Hero
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Hero - Book 23:
The Hybrid Prince
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hybrid Prince
The order the story's events happen in, novellas slotted where they belong.
- Book 1:
Darkstalker
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Darkstalker - Book 2:
The Dragonet Prophecy
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dragonet Prophecy - Book 3:
The Lost Heir
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Lost Heir - Book 4:
The Hidden Kingdom
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hidden Kingdom - Book 5:
The Dark Secret
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dark Secret - Book 6:
The Brightest Night
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Brightest Night - Book 7:
Moon Rising
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Moon Rising - Book 8:
Winter Turning
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Winter Turning - Book 9:
Escaping Peril
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Escaping Peril - Book 10:
Talons of Power
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Talons of Power - Book 11:
Darkness of Dragons
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Darkness of Dragons - Book 12:
The Lost Continent
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Lost Continent - Book 13:
The Hive Queen
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hive Queen - Book 14:
The Poison Jungle
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Poison Jungle - Book 15:
The Dangerous Gift
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dangerous Gift - Book 16:
The Flames of Hope
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Flames of Hope - Book 17:
The Hybrid Prince
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Hybrid Prince
About the Wings of Fire series
Seven warring dragon tribes, a prophecy that promises to end a generations-long war, and five dragonets raised in a secret cave to fulfill it whether they want to or not — that's the premise Tui T. Sutherland has spun into one of the biggest middle-grade fantasy franchises going. Each five-book "arc" follows a new set of young dragon narrators (a different dragon gets the spotlight in each volume) across a fully-built world of distinct tribes with their own powers, politics, and grudges: SkyWings, SeaWings, MudWings, NightWings, and more, each rendered with real culture and real flaws rather than simple good-guy/bad-guy sorting.
What hooks readers, especially kids graduating from easier chapter books, is the combination of genuinely high stakes (dragons die, kingdoms fall, betrayals land) with a structure that never overstays its welcome — each arc resolves its own war or crisis in five books before handing off to a new cast and a new corner of the map. It rewards long-term attention (worldbuilding, prophecies, and side characters pay off across arcs) while staying newcomer-friendly, since each arc is a reasonable jumping-on point. Fans of found-family dynamics, chosen-one subversions, and dragons with actual political complexity will find a lot to dig into, and the Legends volumes and Winglet novellas give the die-hard readers deeper lore without gating the main story behind them.
How to read this series
Read the numbered main series in publication order, starting with The Dragonet Prophecy. The series is built in five-book arcs — Arc 1: The Dragonet Prophecy (books 1-5), Arc 2: The Jade Mountain Prophecy (books 6-10), Arc 3: The Lost Continent Prophecy (books 11-15), and the ongoing Arc 4: The Forgotten Isles Prophecy (starting with book 16) — and each arc is a complete story with a new narrator every book, so newcomers can technically start at the beginning of any arc, though starting from book 1 is the standard advice since later arcs assume you know the world and its history.
The two Legends novels, Darkstalker and Dragonslayer, are optional but excellent supplements: Darkstalker is a genuine prequel set roughly 2,000 years before the main story and can be read any time, though many fans save it until after Arc 2 since it deepens characters and lore introduced there. Dragonslayer runs alongside the events of Arc 1 from human characters' point of view. The five Winglets (short digital novellas: Prisoners, Assassin, Deserter, Runaway, Hero) are bite-sized side stories tied to specific points in the timeline — treat them as bonus reading once you've hit the relevant arc, not as required reading.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in Wings of Fire?
There are 16 main-series novels published so far across four arcs, plus 2 Legends novels (Darkstalker, Dragonslayer) and 5 Winglet novellas, for 23 total. The series is ongoing, with Arc 4: The Forgotten Isles Prophecy still in progress.
What order should I read Wings of Fire in?
Publication order, starting with The Dragonet Prophecy. The series is split into five-book arcs with a new dragon narrator each book, and while each arc can work as an entry point, starting from book 1 is the standard recommendation.
Do I need to read the Legends and Winglets?
No. Darkstalker and Dragonslayer are standalone-feeling supplements that deepen the lore, and the Winglets are short bonus stories tied to specific moments in the timeline. All are optional extras, not required reading for the main plot.
Is Wings of Fire finished?
No, it's ongoing. Arc 4 (The Forgotten Isles Prophecy) began with The Hybrid Prince in March 2026, and additional books in the arc are expected but not yet officially titled or dated.
What is the next Wings of Fire book?
Book 17, continuing Arc 4, has not yet had an official title or release date announced as of August 2026; fan speculation points to late 2026 or 2027.
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