Series Guide
Moonfall
By Sarah A. Parker · 2 main books · Ongoing
Use this Moonfall books in order guide to start with When the Moon Hatched, follow the current series path, and avoid jumping into The Ballad of Falling Dragons too early.
Start with: When the Moon Hatched
About this series
Moonfall is Sarah A. Parker’s adult epic fantasy romance series with dragons, dense worldbuilding, rebellion, political pressure, and a more romance-forward tone than many YA dragon fantasy series.
For first-time readers, start with When the Moon Hatched. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is book two and should be read afterward.
Ongoing series · Start with When the Moon Hatched
Quick answer: read When the Moon Hatched first, then The Ballad of Falling Dragons. Do not start with book two.
Read more about this series
For first-time readers, start with When the Moon Hatched. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is book two and should be read afterward.
Ongoing series · Start with When the Moon Hatched
Quick answer: read When the Moon Hatched first, then The Ballad of Falling Dragons. Do not start with book two.
Reading order
- 1
When the Moon Hatched
2024
Book 1. Starts the Moonfall series with dragons, rebellion, fae politics, and a major fantasy romance hook.
- 2
The Ballad of Falling Dragons
2026
Book 2. Continues the Moonfall arc and should not be used as a first-time entry point.
Reading Order Notes
These Moonfall reading order notes focus on the safest first-time path and the difference between an ongoing adult dragon romantasy and a completed trilogy.
Why publication order works
Publication order is the safest path because Moonfall builds its world, romance, memory, rebellion, and dragon mythology through a sequential arc.
Is Moonfall complete?
No. Moonfall is ongoing, and each listed book is part of the main sequence. First-time readers should not skip When the Moon Hatched.
Is Moonfall more fantasy or romance?
It is both, but it leans epic fantasy romance: the romantic thread matters, while dragons, politics, rebellion, and lore carry a lot of the page-time.
New to this series? Start here
Moonfall
Best first entry point for Moonfall. Read this before the rest of the series.
Series at a glance
2
Main books
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Spice
Ongoing
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: adult dragon fantasy romance readers
Start with: When the Moon Hatched
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Moonfall reading order?
Read When the Moon Hatched first, then The Ballad of Falling Dragons. That is the clearest current Moonfall reading order.
Is When the Moon Hatched the first Moonfall book?
Yes. When the Moon Hatched is book one in the Moonfall series and the best place to start.
What comes after When the Moon Hatched?
The next Moonfall book after When the Moon Hatched is The Ballad of Falling Dragons.
Is Moonfall complete?
No. Moonfall is currently an ongoing fantasy romance series.
Is Moonfall romantasy?
Yes. Moonfall is commonly read as epic fantasy romance, with dragons, rebellion, political pressure, and a major romantic thread.
Should new readers start with The Ballad of Falling Dragons?
No. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is book two, so first-time readers should start with When the Moon Hatched.