In What Order Should I Read Guy Gavriel Kay’S Sarantine Books?

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NaomiHart
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Honestly, publication order is almost always the answer for any author's work, and that holds true here. 'Sailing to Sarantium' (1998) followed by 'Lord of Emperors' (2000). This isn't one of those series where the author later wrote a prequel that's best read first. The duology was conceived and released in this sequence, so you experience the reveals and character development as intended.
2026-07-19 03:05:36
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JaceBrown
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My two cents: the order is obvious, but the space between the books is interesting. Historically, there was a two-year gap between publications. I wonder if readers at the time picked up on different things, waiting for the resolution. Nowadays we can binge them, which changes the rhythm but not the fundamental sequence.
2026-07-20 17:54:00
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I'm just sitting here nodding along. Everyone's nailed it. 'Sailing', then 'Lord'. End of story. Now I want to re-read them...
2026-07-20 18:47:25
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