2 books. 848 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Between Earth and Sky series by Rebecca Roanhorse is the kind of fantasy commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Rebecca Roanhorse intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around god vessel, political intrigue, multiple povs. 464 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, political Adult fantasy built around war, gods, political intrigue. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Black Sun is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Black Sun →Read the Between Earth and Sky series in publication order: 1. Black Sun, 2. Fevered Star. This is the intended reading order by Rebecca Roanhorse.
The Between Earth and Sky series has 2 books totaling 848 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Between Earth and Sky series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Between Earth and Sky series is a fantasy series by Rebecca Roanhorse with dark, political, atmospheric vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Black Sun — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Black Sun breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.