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Xiran Jay Zhao

2 Series • 3 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Iron Widow Books
Start with: Iron Widow (2021)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor (2022)

ⓘ About Xiran Jay Zhao

About Xiran Jay Zhao Largely writing science-fiction and fantasy novels, Xiran Jay Zhao is a Chinese-Canadian author who has a lot to say for themselves. With a strong online presence, they’re known for their work as a YouTuber, before turning to genre fiction deeply rooted in Chinese folklore. Making a name and brand for themselves, they’re really managed to create an impact with their work, appealing to readers from around the world. This has allowed them to really develop a style that is wholly unique and idiosyncratic, making it entirely singular to them. Finding their audience, they’ve become known for their imaginative style that really captures the attention of the reader almost immediately.

All Book Series by Xiran Jay Zhao

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Iron Widow

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021

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2021
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Heavenly Tyrant book cover

Heavenly Tyrant

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2024

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2024
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Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

Single-title series · published 2022

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2022

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Xiran Jay Zhao?

About Xiran Jay Zhao Largely writing science-fiction and fantasy novels, Xiran Jay Zhao is a Chinese-Canadian author who has a lot to say for themselves. With a strong online presence, they're known for their work as a YouTuber, before turning to genre fiction deeply rooted in Chinese folklore. Making a name and brand for themselves, they're really managed to create an impact with their work, appealing to readers from around the world.

Which Xiran Jay Zhao series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Iron Widow series, the earliest of Xiran Jay Zhao's multi-book series: it opens with Iron Widow (2021) and runs to 2 books across 2021–2024, ending with Heavenly Tyrant (2024).

How many books has Xiran Jay Zhao written?

Xiran Jay Zhao has 3 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2021 and 2024. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Iron Widow series with 2 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.

In what order should Xiran Jay Zhao's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Xiran Jay Zhao's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Iron Widow (2021–2024, 2 books).

How are Xiran Jay Zhao's books organised into series?

This guide splits Xiran Jay Zhao's 3 books into 1 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Iron Widow (2 books, 2021–2024).