Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Deepest Rift
Buy on Amazon2015
Imperfect Commentaries
Buy on Amazon2019
A Half-Built Garden
Buy on Amazon2022
The Litany of Earth
Buy on Amazon2014
Seven Commentaries on an Imperfect Land
Buy on Amazon2014
Those Who Watch
Buy on Amazon2016
The Word of Flesh and Soul
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Deepest Rift (2015), 2. Imperfect Commentaries (2019), 3. A Half-Built Garden (2022), 4. The Litany of Earth (2014), 5. Seven Commentaries on an Imperfect Land (2014), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ruthanna Emrys contains 7 books. The series began in 2015 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ruthanna Emrys. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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