full fathom five — Craft Sequence Essays, Articles and Analysis

Demographics of POV characters (UPDATED 2024)

A nerdy deep dive into demographics of POV characters in the Craft Sequence.

POV Distribution in the Craft Sequence (UPDATED 2024)

With 44 POV characters across 8 books, who has the most narrative page-time in the Craft Sequence so far? Who are the ‘main’ characters, and what does that mean for the story?

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Entire Craft Sequence story so far...

Need a reminder of the plot of the Craft Sequence before reading Wicked Problems? You’re in luck - the first seven books all summarised neatly here.

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The story so far... Full Fathom Five

Everything you need to remember from FULL FATHOM FIVE before reading WICKED PROBLEMS. Characters, plots, and the importance of the book for the rest of the series.

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Character Connections

The Craft Sequence is a sprawling series with characters showing up in different narratives and meeting all sorts of characters. This somewhat crazy article tracks the connections between the main characters in a conspiracy theory style wall.

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Craft Sequence DRAGONS as planes and weapons (part 2)

We’ve looked at almost every reference to dragons in the Craft Sequence, so now we’re bringing out the big guns - figuratively and literally. Read on to see how dragons act as magical jumbo jets and also corpse WMDs - yes, literally.

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Every reference to DRAGONS in the Craft Sequence (part 1)

In honour of Tor Books’s 5th annual Dragon Week, here’s an unplanned article about EVERY SINGLE dragon reference in the series. Part 1, because it turns out there’s way more than I thought. YOU’RE WELCOME.

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The perfect Craft Sequence reading order (+8 more options)

It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that the order of books in the Craft Sequence is confusing. The author himself has said as much.

But have no fear, intrepid reader – we have pulled together NINE different reading orders for you to choose from.

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Unofficial Craft Sequence Timeline (UPDATED 2023)

We know that the Craft Sequence has a weird chronology, but what is the timeframe of the books’ events? How old are characters during different novels?

We’ve worked it out from references in the books – check it out.

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Words, belief and the fabric of reality | How Magic Works in the Craft Sequence

Shaping reality and underpinning all magic in the Craft Sequence are words and belief. We take a deep dive into how this works in the Craft Sequence with examples from across the series.

Craft Sequence Re-Read-Along Masterpost

With Dead Country on the horizon after quite a gap in publication, we’re hosting the official Hidden Schools Re-Read-Along to encourage as many people as possible to re-read the series.

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OFFICIAL Craft Sequence Timeline (translated)

The OFFICIAL Craft Sequence timeline, translated from the German timeline in the cover of Drei Viertel Tod.

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Everything we know about the GRIMWALDS

The Grimwald family have their (literally) shadowy fingers (in every proverbial pie in the Craft Sequence. Although they only show up in ‘person’ in two books, their small roles are absolutely essential to the plot and to the state of the Craft world.

Who or what are they? What do they want?

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Who's who: Tara, Caleb, and Kai

Who are Tara Abernathy, Caleb Altemoc, and Kai Pohala? Often considered the protagonists of their respective books, they play similar roles introducing readers to story, location, and a form of magic. Ultimately, their decisions and character arcs will change the course of history in their world.

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Review: Full Fathom Five (Spoiler Free)

Poets, prophets and priests get mixed up in tangled web of murdered gods, bad investments, and nightmares. Full Fathom Five features some of Gladstone’s most beautiful prose alongside brilliant characters and a strong plot that moves the whole series forward.

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A (brief) introduction to Kavekana

The setting for Full Fathom Five and home of Kai Pohala, Kavekana is a tropical paradise with a dark underside that could tear the world of Craft apart.

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