The Dandelion Dynasty series by Ken Liu is 2 books of epic fantasy that runs on epic and political. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,488 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Ken Liu intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A epic, political Adult epic fantasy built around revolution, friendship, war. 608 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, political Adult epic fantasy built around invasion, political intrigue, technology. 880 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Grace of Kings is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the epic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Grace of Kings →Read the Dandelion Dynasty series in publication order: 1. The Grace of Kings, 2. The Wall of Storms. This is the intended reading order by Ken Liu.
The Dandelion Dynasty series has 2 books totaling 1,488 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Dandelion Dynasty series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Dandelion Dynasty series is a epic fantasy series by Ken Liu with epic, political, sweeping vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Grace of Kings — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Grace of Kings breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.