# Sun Eater Reading Order & Series Ranking Guide | Christopher Ruocchio

Your complete guide to the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. Find the best reading order, character guides, and our definitive series ranking.

# The Definitive Sun Eater Series Ranking & Reading Order Guide

This ranking was based on the overall emotional impact and enjoyment of each book. This is my ranking of the books, and hopefully the explanations for each help you understand why I have them ranked in this order. Regardless of where they fall on the list, this series has joined the ranks of genre-defining space opera like Foundation and Hyperion, blending philosophical depth with jaw-dropping action in a way that makes it a must-read for anyone who loves deep character work, expansive world-building, and a story that is both epic and intimate.

Looking for individual book reviews and series overview? Check out our [complete Sun Eater series page](/series/the-sun-eater).

## Reading Order: Emotional Impact or Linear Progression?

Christopher Ruocchio has provided an official reading order that includes all novellas and short stories. Since I haven't read those yet, I'm also including the publication order and a community-suggested reading order based on emotional impact. The community-suggested reading order is based on the consensus of emotional impact, while the official reading order is a more linear path through the series. Choose the path that fits your reading style.

## Empire of Silence Character Guide

Some of the most influential characters from book one, to help you wrap your head around things as you start the series.
