Reading Sarah J Maas' Full Series in Order: A Court of Thorns and Roses to Crescent City

One of the most talked about series on social media right now happens to be a 15 book megaverse. For those who want to be part of the discussions, knowing where to start can be tricky. There are a couple different ways to read the series, but I've provided you with my favorite order to read them. This is a highly debated topic, so I would just like to preface this by saying it's my preferred reading order and you are welcome to adjust the order as you please.

Many people have said to start with the Throne of Glass series, but I feel that it's easiest and best to start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). The romance aspect in ACOTAR will quickly draw you in and leave you wanting more. Without giving away any spoilers, the relationships Maas built are what makes this series the better choice as a beginning. The world building is present, but not as prominent as in the other series, this, however, doesn't make the series any less. If you typically lean more towards romance books, then this ordering will be perfect for you!

I've broken the lists down by series with some mild explanations to keep it spoiler-free. Hope you enjoy the series!

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A Court of Thorns and Roses Series Order

A Court of Thorns and Roses series follows the story of Feyre Acheron and her group of unruly fae. The series has a few plot twists, even in the first book, that will leave you wondering where Maas is going to take you. And the cliffhangers had me running to the store for the next book!

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses 

2. A Court of Mist and Fury 

3. A Court of Wings and Ruin 

4. A Court of Frost and Starlight 

5. A Court of Silver Flames 

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Throne of Glass Series Order

Shifting gears from a romance-driven series to something more action packed, the Throne of Glass series is the next set of books to read in the Maas multiverse. This series follows teenager, Celaena Sardothien, in a politically corrupt kingdom. The last couple of books in the series kick up the spice, but the first part of the series fits into the young adult category, leaving out the spice. Also, yes I understand The Assassin's Blade is a prequel, but it's best to not read it first.

1. Throne of Glass 

2. Crown of Midnight

3. The Assassin’s Blade

4. Heir of Fire

5. Queen of Shadows

6. Empire of Storms*

7. Tower of Dawn*

8. Kingdom of Ash

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*These two books are meant to be read as a tandem read. Don't worry, I've broken that down for you too. Go read this post for the tandem read order -> The Tandem Read: Throne of Glass Series

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Crescent City Series

The previous two series are set in a medieval-style fantasy, but this series brings fae into the modern world. There are connections to the ACOTAR series here, but the other series characters are not front and center. This series is still ongoing and her newest book will be released in 2024.

1. House of Earth and Blood

2. House of Sky and Breath

3. House of Flame and Shadow (will be released in 2024)

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Whichever order you decide the read the books in is completely up to you, but this order is what I enjoyed the most. Let me know in the comments which order you decided to go with!

Happy reading!

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