15 Sarah J Maas Books in Order: A Complete Guide to the Hit Books

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

This book has a cult-like following for a reason. The first book in the series is a loose fairy tale retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in the world of Prythian. Magical creatures, humans, and fae are all prominent in the book.

This is a fast-paced, addicting, fantasy romance series. A love triangle develops by the end of the story and book two is jaw-dropping! This is on its way to becoming a classic from the list of enemies-to-lovers books. You will want to binge this series in one week. We could not leave this epic romance off a list of the best romance novels of all time.

If you loved ACOTAR, check out this list of books just like it.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Move over, Tamlin, there is a new leading man in my life. Rhysand is literally the epitome of a book boyfriend. Strong, charismatic, funny, and sexy as hell. Feyre is a hell of a heroine too – a badass heroine that would make Katniss Everdeen proud. I loved how she found her inner strength in this book and I can’t wait to see where their story takes us in book 3!

Be warned though – this fantasy series doesn’t have many sex scenes, but the sex scenes they have are quite explicit. I would not recommend this series for those under 18. If you are looking for books like Fourth Wing, this addicting series is an amazing choice. You can see an entire list of 18 Sensational Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

Feyre and the Courts of Prythian need to work together to defeat the king threatening to take over their land. This story is filled with political machinations and lots of battles, but also the sweet moments and friendly banter between the friends in the Night Court.

The book wraps up Feyre’s story nicely, bit leaves room at the end for her sisters and the other members of the Night Court to get their own stories and adventures.

A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses Book #4) by Sarah J. Maas

This short novel bridges the gap between the #ACOTAR trilogy and the next three books set in the same universe. It saw us catching up with all of our favorite characters during the Winter Solstice.

This holiday book is cute and fun with no real plot – just some stage setting for the next book. Think of it as an extended epilogue to A Court of Wings and Ruins. You can find our complete guide to ACOTAR as well.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas does it again, which is saying something because I am not a Nesta fan and she was our main protagonist in this story. The book revolves around her love story with Cassian, but also around her overcoming her trauma from being cauldron-made. I can’t wait to see read the next story in this series, even if I have to wait another 2-3 years. Even though it was 800 pages, I flew through it in 3 days.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

This epic book series from Sarah J. Maas was started when Sarah was still a teenager! It’s all about Celaena, an imprisoned assassin who is offered freedom by acting as the champion for Prince Dorian.

As she prepares to earn her freedom in the competition, she begins training sessions with the captain of the guard. As she tries to acclimate to court life, the prince is drawn to her, and a love triangle forms.

The YA fantasy series gets better and better with each book! A total must-read if you are looking for books like ACOTAR and a must-read if you love fae books. Or head over to our guide on all of Sarah J. Maas’s books.

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

After winning the contest, Celaena is now the King’s champion – brutally carrying out justice on his behalf. But Celaena is hiding secrets that throw her loyalty into question.

She’s keeping secrets from Dorian, Chaol, and Nehemia as she tries to find answers to the man questions she’s uncovered in the palace. The second book in the Throne of Glass series helps lay the groundwork for the future of the story.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Celaena is traveling to a new land to uncover the truth about her past and what happened to her family. What she uncovers will change her life forever.

Now that Celaena knows who she is, she needs to defend her people from those trying to enslave them. She’ll need to put all her skills as an assassin to use for this task.

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

Celaena Sardothien has embraced her true identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasin in the fourth installment of the Throne of Glass series.

Now she needs to fight to take back her throne from her cousin so she can free her friends and people from the king. Maas hits her stride in book 4 of the series, showing how far she’s come as writer.

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

War is coming to Aelin as she tries to regain her throne. She’s sworn her heart to a warrior and her loyalty to her people. She must learn to harness the depths of her power to fight monsters and dark forces so she can fully claim her lands. Aelin must go on a quest to try to gain the peace that she craves – but will it be worth the sacrifice?

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

The penultimate book in the TOG series is a bit of a departure, primarily telling the story of Aelin’s allies, Chaol, Nesryn, and Yrene. They are traveling to the Southern Continent to gain supporters for the pending war.

Not my favorite book in the series, but it gave lots of background information that you need for the final story!

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

We’ve reached the final battle, but first, Aelin needs to get out of the clutches of Maeve. As Aelin fights to escape, Rowan and her allies band together for the final confrontation.

I loved the conclusion of the series, but I’m sad it’s over.

Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas

So this is a collection of short stories set in the TOG world BEFORE the first book in the series. It provides background on Celaena’s life before the contest that changed her life. The short stories within are:

The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
The Assassin and the Desert
The Assassin and the Underworld
The Assassin and the Empire
The Assassin and the Healer

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

House of Earth and Blood is the first in a new series by Sarah J. Maas, of ACOTAR fame. It’s an urban fantasy – and tells the story of Bryce Quinlan and her bodyguard, Hunt Athalar. Together, they are trying to uncover the source of the murders and series of strange events happening around Crescent City.

This wild ride was filled with skyscrapers, cellphones, and video surveillance, but also fairies, werewolves, angels, demons, and witches with history and power.⁣

My initial turn-off of too many names/places/tribes/species types was quickly overcome by the insane world-building and a story that kept me up until 3 a.m. Head over to our guide on all of Sarah J. Maas’s books if you want more from this amazing author.

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

Bryce and Hunt just want to get back to normal after the events of the last book. But the power balance between the Asteri and the rebels is starting to sway and a fight is coming to Crescent City.

Soon Bryce and Hunt are joining their friends in fighting against oppression with the rebels. Sarah J. Maas’s steamy, action-packed storytelling is amazing in this story and that ending. Fans of Sarah J Maas books will be SCREAMING during the epilogue!