Hooked on the ‘ACOTAR’ Series? There’s Even More to Discover—Here Are All of Sarah J. Maas’ Books in Order
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A New York Times #1 best-selling author at only 37 years old, Sarah J. Maas has an impressive publication history. With three full series including A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass and Crescent City, she's written over 15 novels in 10 years and will be publishing another in early 2024. As if that wasn't impressive enough, the ACOTAR book series is going to be adapted into a TV series! While they're still in the very early stages of this development, it's safe to say that fans of Maas are eagerly awaiting when they'll be able to see their favorite characters on screen.
Each series from Maas includes elements of epic adventure, fantasy and heart-pounding romance. While they may have differing levels of steaminess and very different settings, you'll surely be hooked from the very start! If you're trying to decide which series to start with, (or if you'd like to begin reading her stand-alone novel) we have a list of each and what they include as well as when they were written chronologically to help you out. Read on to discover all of Sarah J. Maas' books in order.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses Series (ACOTAR) Order
If you'd like to purchase the full ACOTAR series all at once, this $47 box set from Amazon is perfect!
A Court of Thorns and Roses, $10.37 on Amazon
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1)
As the first book in the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre, a nineteen-year-old huntress who has hunted the wrong prey. Tamlin captures her in order to determine the correct punishment for her but in turn, proves every malicious thing she's heard about the Fae wrong. Her feelings for the Fae, and Tamlin specifically, turn from cold to heated faster than she ever expected. A Court of Thorns and Roses, $10.37 on Amazon
A Court of Mist and Fury, $16.99 on Amazon
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2)
Feyre has gained powers of the High Fae, but still has a very human heart. She can't stop thinking about the awful things she's done to save Tamlin's people. What's more, she may be the key to stopping a new great evil, if she can muster the strength to heal her now broken soul and utilize her new power. A Court of Mist and Fury, $16.99 on Amazon
A Court of Wings and Ruin, $13.48 on Amazon
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 3)
A looming war puts Feyre in the tricky position of deceit, until she can learn which of the High Lords to trust. If she cannot maintain her position, it may not only mean her downfall, but the downfall of her people as well. A Court of Wings and Ruin, $13.48 on Amazon
A Court of Frost and Starlight, $11.98 on Amazon
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 4)
The Winter Solstice and its festivities have taken over the world of the Fae, but cannot entirely mask the troubles of its past. As Feyre navigates her new role of High Lady and begins to rebuild the Night Court with Rhysand, she learns that some pasts carry scars too deep for time to heal. Will those scars hurt the Court's future as well? A Court of Frost and Starlight, $11.98 on Amazon
A Court of Silver Flames, $13.73 on Amazon
A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 5)
As Feyre and Rhysand's Night Court has been established, so too have new and dangerous alliances. These alliances could very well undo the new-found peace between the realms. It's up to Nesta, newly named High Fae, and Cassian, a warrior of the Night Court, to work beyond their contempt of each other and save the realms. A Court of Silver Flames, $13.73 on Amazon
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Throne of Glass Series Order
The Assassin's Blade, (Prequel Novellas) $14.24 on Amazon
The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas (Throne of Glass, 8)
The Assassin's Guild employs the kingdom's most deadly weapon, Celaena Sardothien. However, Celaena only trusts herself and her fellow assassin Sam, and not its master Arobynn. When Arobynn sends Celaena on missions to hostile far away lands, she begins to question her allegiances and fight for ways to achieve her freedom. This collection of prequel novellas includes The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Healer, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, and The Assassin and the Empire. The Assassin's Blade, (Prequel Novellas) $14.24 on Amazon
Throne of Glass, $14.24 on Amazon
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, 1)
Summoned to the castle by the King in hopes that she can defeat a slew of other competitors to become the King's Champion, Celaena Sardothien fights for her freedom as well as her life. Something dark and dangerous resides in the castle and is killing off the other competitors. Can Celaena defeat this evil in order to save her world? Throne of Glass, $14.24 on Amazon
Crown of Midnight, $14.24 on Amazon
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, 2)
Celaena has won the title of the King's Champion, but how loyal to the crown is she? Her deceit not only endangers her own life, but she learns that those closest to her are keeping similar secrets. When the consequences of those secrets rear their ugly heads, tragedy ensues forcing Celaena to determine where her loyalties really lie. Crown of Midnight, $14.24 on Amazon
Heir of Fire, $14.24 on Amazon
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, 3)
After enduring deadly contests and heartbreak, Celaena must travel to a new land to finally face up to a dark truth that could change her life. What she'll be met with is a force planning to enslave her world. She must fight her inner demons at the same time in order to claim victory as well as freedom. Heir of Fire, $14.24 on Amazon
Queen of Shadows, $12.66 on Amazon
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, 4)
Embracing her new identity as Queen Aelin, Celaena learns that she must fight to free her people enslaved by a terrible King and reclaim her throne. Everything that's important to her hangs in the balance, but vengeance is her destiny. Will she be successful? Queen of Shadows, $12.66 on Amazon
Empire of Storms, $15.20 on Amazon
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, 5)
In a land separated by those who have magic and those who do not, Aelin finds herself on the brink of war. She has pledged her heart to a warrior-prince and her life to her people, but how far is she willing to go, and who is she willing to sacrifice, for peace? Empire of Storms, $15.20 on Amazon
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Tower of Dawn, $16.99 on Amazon
Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, 6)
New lands are introduced as the search for allies becomes more widespread. Follow Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq as they make their way to the city of Antica to forge alliances and find healing. Running from secrets, adhering to oaths and searching for answers are all a part of this whirlwind story of strength and survival. Tower of Dawn, $16.99 on Amazon
Kingdom of Ash, $16.80 on Amazon
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, 7)
As a sacrifice for her people's freedom, Aelin is trapped in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae. Allies have strewn far and wide and some bonds have even been broken, seemingly forever. If her friends have any hope of saving Aelin, they must put aside their differences and come back together in order to obtain salvation for all. Kingdom of Ash, $16.80 on Amazon
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Crescent City Series Order
House of Earth and Blood, $14.40 on Amazon
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City)
A woman framed for murdering her closest friends and a fallen angel enslaved by the archangels he tried to overthrow work together to find the demons responsible for so many deaths to punish them and gain their freedom. As their investigation progresses, they discover a looming darkness beneath Crescent City that threatens more than they knew. House of Earth and Bone, $14.40 on Amazon
House of Sky and Breath, $15.68 on Amazon
House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City)
Bryce and Hunt have saved Crescent City, but there's a new threat to tackle. Rebels are slowly dwindling the power of the Asteri, who have kept their word on leaving Bryce and Hunt alone, so far. When they learn that joining the rebels means either fighting for what they know to be right, or staying silent and witnessing innocent people be oppressed, it's really not a choice at all. House of Sky and Breath, $9.99 on Amazon
House of Flame and Shadow, $16.99 on Amazon (Preorder)
House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City)
Bryce finds herself stranded in a strange world in the third novel of this series. She desperately wants to get back to her home of Midgard where all of her friends, family and love reside, but is unsure of who to trust in order to accomplish that seemingly daunting task. Hunt has been enslaved once more, but this time he's been locked up in the dungeons of Asteri and with no clue as to Bryce's fate. Can they overcome their circumstances and make their way back to each other? House of Flame and Shadow, $16.99 on Amazon (Preorder)
Sarah J. Maas Books in Order of Publication
If you've ever wondered how Sarah J. Maas' books line up, wonder no more! We have a chronological list of every book she's published. It's so cool to see how her mind worked, bouncing back and forth between stories during the life of each series she wrote.
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass Series, August 2012)
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Series, August 2013)
The Assassin's Blade (Prequel Novellas to Throne of Glass Series—including The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Healer, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, The Assassin and the Empire, March 2014)
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass Series, September 2014)
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR Series, May 2015)
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass Series, September 2015)
A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOTAR Series, April 2016)
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass Series, September 2016)
A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR Series, May 2017)
Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass Series, September 2017)
A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOTAR Series, May 2018)
Catwoman: Soulstealer (The third DC Icons book following Leigh Bardugo’s Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Marie Lu’s Batman: Nightwalker, August 2018)
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass Series, October 2018)
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City Series, March 2020)
A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR Series, February 2021)
House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City Series, February 2022)
House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City Series, Proposed January 2024)
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