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Sarah J. Maas

Bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass and Crescent City.

Romantasy Epic Fantasy Urban Fantasy

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meet Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is an internationally bestselling fantasy author known for expansive worlds, powerful heroines, high-stakes magic, romance and unforgettable found-family bonds.

Her three major series are Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City. Each series introduces its own fantasy world, characters and reading journey.

A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre Archeron through the dangerous courts of the Fae. Throne of Glass follows assassin Celaena Sardothien, while Crescent City follows Bryce Quinlan through a modern magical city filled with mystery and danger.

This page collects the reading orders, summaries and chapter recaps currently available on Book Recap Diaries.

Author Details

Known For Fantasy and Romantasy

Most Popular Series ACOTAR

Epic Fantasy Series Throne of Glass

Urban Fantasy Series Crescent City

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Browse reading orders, book summaries and chapter recaps from Sarah J. Maas’s major fantasy series.

THE WORLD OF PRYTHIAN

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Follow Feyre Archeron into a beautiful and dangerous world of High Fae, ancient curses, powerful courts and unforgettable romance.

✦ Complete reading order ✦ Book summaries ✦ Chapter-by-chapter recaps ✦ Character and court guides

View ACOTAR Reading Order → Latest Recaps

MAGIC IN A MODERN CITY

Crescent City

Follow Bryce Quinlan through a modern fantasy city filled with magic, murder, friendship, ancient secrets and powerful enemies.

✦ Complete reading order ✦ Book summaries ✦ Story recaps ✦ Character guides

View Crescent City Order → Latest Recaps

A QUEEN’S EPIC JOURNEY (RECAPS UPCOMING SOON)

Throne of Glass

Follow assassin Celaena Sardothien through a sweeping fantasy world of lost magic, dangerous kingdoms, war, loyalty and destiny.

✦ Eight-book reading order ✦ Book summaries ✦ Character journeys ✦ Story and world guides

View Throne of Glass Order → Latest Recaps

THE NIGHT COURT LIBRARY

ACOTAR Reading Order

Read the currently published A Court of Thorns and Roses books in this order.

1. 01
   A Court of Thorns and Roses ACOTAR Book 1 · Read Recap
2. 02
   A Court of Mist and Fury ACOTAR Book 2 · Read Recap
3. 03
   A Court of Wings and Ruin ACOTAR Book 3 · Read Recap
4. 04
   A Court of Frost and Starlight Novella · Read Recap
5. 05
   A Court of Silver Flames ACOTAR Book 5 · Read Recap

THE STREETS OF LUNATHION

Crescent City Reading Order

1. 01
   House of Earth and Blood Crescent City Book 1 · Read Recap
2. 02
   House of Sky and Breath Crescent City Book 2 · Read Recap
3. 03
   House of Flame and Shadow Crescent City Book 3 · Read Recap

AN ASSASSIN’S PATH

Throne of Glass Reading Order

This follows Sarah J. Maas’s preferred reading order.

1. 01
   Throne of Glass Book 1
2. 02
   Crown of Midnight Book 2
3. 03
   The Assassin’s Blade Prequel Novellas
4. 04
   Heir of Fire Book 3
5. 05
   Queen of Shadows Book 4
6. 06
   Empire of Storms Book 5
7. 07
   Tower of Dawn Book 6
8. 08
   Kingdom of Ash Final Book

WHERE SHOULD YOU BEGIN?

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Start with ACOTAR

Choose this for romance, Fae courts, found family and the unforgettable Night Court.

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Start with Throne of Glass

Choose this for epic fantasy, assassins, kingdoms, battles and a long character journey.

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Start with Crescent City

Choose this for urban fantasy, mystery, friendship and a modern magical world.

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