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Sarah J. Maas Books in Order
Read Sarah J. Maas books in order across A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City, with the best starting point for new readers. Sarah J. Maas's official site groups her books around those three major series.
New to Sarah J. Maas? Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Series by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses
5 books · Ongoing
Best for readers who want fae romance, high emotional stakes, and the easiest Sarah J. Maas starting point.
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Throne of Glass
8 books · Complete
Start here if you want a bigger epic fantasy arc, more adventure, and longer character growth.
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Crescent City
3 books · Ongoing
Best for readers who want a more modern fantasy setting, mystery, and romance.
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Best place to start
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses and begin at A Court of Thorns and Roses. This is the clearest first-time path for most readers.
Then continue in publication order inside that series before branching to another entry point.
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Where should you start with Sarah J. Maas?
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses if you want the most romance-forward Sarah J. Maas series.
Choose Throne of Glass if you prefer a bigger epic fantasy journey.
Pick Crescent City if you want a more modern fantasy world with mystery and romance. Sarah J. Maas's reading guide explicitly says readers can begin with whichever series calls to them most.
Reading Sarah J. Maas in order
The easiest way to read Sarah J. Maas books in order is to choose one series and read that series in publication order. Most new readers start with A Court of Thorns and Roses, then move to Throne of Glass or Crescent City based on taste. Her official site presents these as three separate series rather than one cross-series reading sequence.
About Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas is best known for A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Crescent City and is a strong fit for readers who want clear series entry points and in-order guidance.
If you are new to Sarah J. Maas, start with A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Why Readers Like Sarah J. Maas
- Character-driven fantasy romance
- Clear series momentum
- Strong emotional stakes
- Memorable worldbuilding
- Beginner-friendly entry paths
Explore Sarah J. Maas Series
New readers: start with A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Best first book: A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Want an alternative entry point: try Throne of Glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Sarah J. Maas series to start with?
For most readers, A Court of Thorns and Roses is the best place to start because it is the easiest entry point into Sarah J. Maas's books and the most romance-forward of her major series. Choose Throne of Glass instead if you want a more epic fantasy arc.
How many major series does Sarah J. Maas have?
Sarah J. Maas is best known for three major series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. Her official site organizes her books around those three worlds.
Should I read Sarah J. Maas books in publication order?
The simplest way to read Sarah J. Maas books is to choose one series and follow that series in publication order. Most readers do not need to alternate between separate series. Sarah J. Maas's official reading guide treats the three series as distinct entry points.
Which Sarah J. Maas series is best for romantasy readers?
If you are looking for the most romance-forward entry point, start with A Court of Thorns and Roses. It is usually the easiest Sarah J. Maas series for new romantasy readers to begin with.