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When is the next Cadence of the Fallen book coming out?
The next Cadence of the Fallen book, A Lament for the Lost, comes out on 25 May 2027. It's a companion to the main series.
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Release information last checked 13 November 2026.
Cadence of the Fallen books in order
2025Book 1A Requiem for Fallen Stars
2026Book 2A Ballad for the Broken
29 June 2027Book 3A Hymn for the Forgotten
Companion stories
2026CompanionA Composition of Scars
25 May 2027CompanionA Lament for the Lost
What Cadence of the Fallen is about
From the description of A Requiem for Fallen Stars, the first book.
Lyra Izacalli does not clutch onto the jagged remnants of her past - she buries them deep beneath her skin. To feel is to give power to the past - to let grief and memory carve through her like a blade. But Lyra refuses to let them win. She will not let the sharpened words of men who call themselves nobles and kings cut deeper than they deserve. If they cannot wound her, they cannot control her. And if they cannot control her, then freedom is hers to claim - despite her feeling anything but free. But when an unexpected opportunity arises, Lyra is thrust into the deadly entrance exams of an elite academy, where only nobility thrive. But first, she must strike a blood wager with a capricious king - one that could win Lyra her freedom or cost her life... if the exams don't kill her first. A world that rejects her. A forgotten journal that will redefine her. A band of dangerous wielders that hunt her. And then there is him - the one who found her, who should have been nothing more than a mentor - the person to unravel her. But Lyra is not here for love. She is here to win. And as the walls she has spent years fortifying begin to fracture as truth after daunting truth break free- The world will come to understand¿ A girl who refuses to lose does not break. She erupts. A Requiem for Fallen Stars is a fast-paced, emotionally charged fantasy romance where power is a game, freedom comes at a price, and love is the most dangerous risk of all. With unique trials, forgotten knowledge, and a heroine who refuses to break, this novel is perfect for fans of high-stakes political intrigue, slow-burning tension, found family, and the kind of sharp-edged romance that lingers long after the final page.
Cadence of the Fallen at a glance
- Author
- Hazel S. Wilkes
- Books published
- 2
- Companion stories
- 2
- Still to come
- 2
- First book published
- 2025
- Next release
- 25 May 2027
Questions readers ask
When is the next Cadence of the Fallen book coming out?
The next Cadence of the Fallen book, A Lament for the Lost, comes out on 25 May 2027. It's a companion to the main series.
How many books are in Cadence of the Fallen?
2 books have been published in Cadence of the Fallen so far, plus 1 companion story, and 2 more are on the way.
What order should I read Cadence of the Fallen in?
Read the main books in order: 1. A Requiem for Fallen Stars, 2. A Ballad for the Broken, 3. A Hymn for the Forgotten. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Cadence of the Fallen finished?
No. The next Cadence of the Fallen book, A Lament for the Lost, comes out on 25 May 2027. It's a companion to the main series.
How will I know when the next Cadence of the Fallen book is announced?
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