The battle for Íseldur has a date. Embers of Chaos, book four in Demi Winters' Ashen series, comes out May 18, 2027, and the official description promises a dragon, a war, and the gods themselves joining the fight.
In my Ashen series guide I said this series gets better with every book, and that Dawn of the North was the strongest one yet. So to say I am excited for this one is a bit of an understatement.
Here is everything we know so far, including the release date, what it is about, and how many books are left.
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Embers of Chaos Release Date
Embers of Chaos comes out May 18, 2027 from Delacorte Press. It will be available in hardcover (608 pages), ebook, and audiobook, and the audiobook runs about 20 hours.
Embers of Chaos by Demi Winters Book Cover
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What Is Embers of Chaos About?
Spoiler warning: the official description gives away some big things from the end of Dawn of the North. If you have not finished book three, skip ahead to the reading order.
The king is dead, a dragon has awakened, and war is coming to Íseldur. Silla and Saga Volsik are finally together again, and they have one goal, to take back the throne that was stolen from their family seventeen years ago.
Standing in their way are Signe and her warband of monsters, and the dragon Kraugeir, who threatens everyone they love. As the sisters head south to face it, their new bond gets tested. A prophecy puts a strain on Silla's love life, and Saga has to choose between her heart and her duty.
And the stakes are bigger than a throne. Rökkur is coming, the gods are going to war, and mortals are their weapons. The sisters have to stop a god before what the description calls "the twilight of days."
Sisters fighting side by side against a dragon, with the gods closing in? This is exactly where I hoped the series would go.
Is Embers of Chaos the Last Ashen Book?
No. Demi Winters' website lists a fifth Ashen book, with the title still to be announced. So Embers of Chaos sets up the endgame, but it is not the finale.
The Ashen Series in Order
If you are new to the series, now is a great time to start, because you have until May to catch up:
- The Road of Bones
- Kingdom of Claw
- Roots of Darkness (novella, book 2.5)
- Dawn of the North
- Embers of Chaos (May 18, 2027)
- Book five (title to be announced)
Roots of Darkness follows Hekla and the Bloodaxe Crew. It is technically optional, but I strongly recommend reading it before Dawn of the North. My spoiler-free Ashen series guide breaks down each book and who the series is perfect for.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Embers of Chaos come out?
Embers of Chaos by Demi Winters comes out May 18, 2027 from Delacorte Press, in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.
What number is Embers of Chaos in the Ashen series?
Embers of Chaos is book four in the Ashen series, after The Road of Bones, Kingdom of Claw, the novella Roots of Darkness, and Dawn of the North.
Is Embers of Chaos the final Ashen book?
No. Demi Winters' website lists a fifth Ashen book, with the title still to be announced.
What is Embers of Chaos about?
After the events of Dawn of the North, Silla and Saga Volsik fight to reclaim their family's throne in Íseldur while facing Signe's warband of monsters and the awakened dragon Kraugeir, as the gods go to war.
How long is Embers of Chaos?
The hardcover is listed at 608 pages, and the audiobook runs about 20 hours.
Who are you most worried about in book four? Tell me in the comments.
