Mistborn Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mistborn books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Final Empire
Buy on Amazon2006
The Well of Ascension
Buy on Amazon2007
The Hero of Ages
Buy on Amazon2008
The Alloy of Law
Buy on Amazon2011
Shadows of Self
Buy on Amazon2015
The Bands of Mourning
Buy on Amazon2016
Secret History
Buy on Amazon2022
The Lost Metal
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Mistborn series is publication order: 1. The Final Empire (2006), 2. The Well of Ascension (2007), 3. The Hero of Ages (2008), 4. The Alloy of Law (2011), 5. Shadows of Self (2015), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson contains 8 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Mistborn series is written by Brandon Sanderson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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