Sarah J. Maas books are best read in the sequence of their series. She has three major series: Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), and Crescent City. The recommended way to read her books depends on your preferences, but here is a common suggested order:
- Start with the A Court of Thorns and Roses series if you like romantic fantasy. This series is good for new readers to her style and consists of:
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- A Court of Mist and Fury
- A Court of Wings and Ruin
- A Court of Frost and Starlight (a novella)
- A Court of Silver Flames
- Then move to the Throne of Glass series if you prefer epic fantasy, featuring a rich world with assassins and magic. The Throne of Glass reading order is:
- Throne of Glass
- Crown of Midnight
- The Assassin's Blade (a collection of prequel novellas)
- Heir of Fire
- Queen of Shadows
- Empire of Storms
- Tower of Dawn (can be read alongside Empire of Storms)
- Kingdom of Ash
- After these, read the Crescent City series, which blends urban fantasy and mystery:
- House of Earth and Blood
- House of Sky and Breath
- House of Flame and Shadow
Each series can be enjoyed independently, but ACOTAR is often recommended as a good starting point. The Throne of Glass prequel "The Assassin’s Blade" can be read either after the first two books for publication order, after the third book for emotional impact, or first in chronological order. This order will guide readers smoothly through Sarah J. Maas's evolving writing style and complex worlds while avoiding spoilers across series.
