Sarah J. Maas Books in Order

Sarah J. Maas books in order by series, with publishing statistics, reading guidance and sourced facts on worldwide sales and translations.

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Sarah J. Maas Book Series in Order

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Throne of Glass Series

Eight books in the author-recommended order, including The Assassin’s Blade.

8 published2012–2018
  1. Throne of Glass2012NovelThrone of Glass #1
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  2. Crown of Midnight2013NovelThrone of Glass #2
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  3. The Assassin's Blade2014NovellaThrone of Glass prequel collection
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  4. Heir of Fire2014NovelThrone of Glass #3
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  5. Queen of Shadows2015NovelThrone of Glass #4
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  6. Empire of Storms2016NovelThrone of Glass #5
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  7. Tower of Dawn2017NovelThrone of Glass #6
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  8. Kingdom of Ash2018NovelThrone of Glass #7
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A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

The main ACOTAR novels and bridge novella, followed by the announced upcoming titles.

5 published2015–20212 upcoming
  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses2015NovelA Court of Thorns and Roses #1
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  2. A Court of Mist and Fury2016NovelA Court of Thorns and Roses #2
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  3. A Court of Wings and Ruin2017NovelA Court of Thorns and Roses #3
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  4. A Court of Frost and Starlight2018NovellaA Court of Thorns and Roses #3.5
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  5. A Court of Silver Flames2021Novel3-yr gapA Court of Thorns and Roses #4
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  6. A Court of Splintered Harmony2026NovelUpcomingOctober 27, 2026 · A Court of Thorns and Roses #6
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  7. A Court of Forgotten Melody2027NovelUpcomingJanuary 12, 2027 · A Court of Thorns and Roses #7
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Crescent City Series

The complete published urban-fantasy trilogy.

3 published2020–2024
  1. House of Earth and Blood2020NovelCrescent City #1
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  2. House of Sky and Breath2022Novel2-yr gapCrescent City #2
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  3. House of Flame and Shadow2024Novel2-yr gapCrescent City #3
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How Many Sarah J. Maas Books Are There?

16 published works: 14 novels, 2 shorter works.

As of October 11, 2026. Excludes 2 upcoming titles.

Sarah J. Maas Upcoming Books

A Court of Splintered HarmonyOctober 27, 2026 · A Court of Thorns and Roses #6
A Court of Forgotten MelodyJanuary 12, 2027 · A Court of Thorns and Roses #7

Can readers start with any Sarah J. Maas series?

Starting choice

Readers can begin with whichever of Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, or Crescent City appeals to them.

Sarah J. Maas reading guide
Series leads

The guide identifies Celaena Sardothien, Feyre Archeron, and Bryce Quinlan as the central figures of the three series.

Sarah J. Maas reading guide

How many Sarah J. Maas books have been sold and translated?

Sales scope

The three series have sold more than 70 million copies in English worldwide.

Author biography accessed September 5, 2026; no figure date supplied.About Sarah J. Maas
Translation reach

The biography says the series are published in thirty-eight languages.

Author biography accessed September 5, 2026; no figure date supplied.About Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas Reading Order Statistics

Publishing span
13 years2012–2024 · inclusive calendar years
Longest release gap
2 years2018–2020 · Kingdom of Ash to House of Earth and Blood
Peak releases in a year
2 works2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Recent releases
2 worksPublished since 2022

Books Published by Decade

2010s
12
2020s
4

Sarah J. Maas Reading Milestones

Publication-order checkpoints for your reading plan.

25%Heir of FireBook 4 of 16 · 2014
50%Empire of StormsBook 8 of 16 · 2016
75%Kingdom of AshBook 12 of 16 · 2018
100%House of Flame and ShadowBook 16 of 16 · 2024

What Is in the Reading Plan?

16 published works
Novels
14
Novellas & stories
2
Companions outside plan
0
Announced, not published
2

How Long Will It Take?

From book one
Casual1 book / month16 mo
Steady2 books / month8 mo
Fast4 books / month4 mo

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How This Sarah J. Maas Book List Was Checked

Titles and publication sequence were checked against the publisher or author catalogue. Upcoming books are excluded from the published count, and companions are labeled instead of silently mixed into the main series.

View source: Sarah J. Maas official reading guideLast verified October 11, 2026