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Throne of Glass Books in Order
By Sarah J. Maas · 8 main books · Complete
Use this Throne of Glass books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the TOG reading order clearly, and avoid common confusion around The Assassin's Blade and the later books.
Start with: Throne of Glass
About this series
This Throne of Glass books in order guide helps you read Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series in the clearest order.
If you are new to TOG, start with Throne of Glass and continue through the main books in release order. For most first-time readers, The Assassin's Blade works best after Crown of Midnight.
Best first read: publication order.
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If you are new to TOG, start with Throne of Glass and continue through the main books in release order. For most first-time readers, The Assassin's Blade works best after Crown of Midnight.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1
Throne of Glass
2012
- 2
Crown of Midnight
2013
- 3
The Assassin's Blade
2014
- 4
Heir of Fire
2014
- 5
Queen of Shadows
2015
- 6
Empire of Storms
2016
- 7
Tower of Dawn
2017
- 8
Kingdom of Ash
2018
Reading Order Notes
These Throne of Glass reading order notes can help first-time readers understand the safest way to read the series.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best Throne of Glass reading order because it preserves reveals, character growth, and the escalating scope of the series.
When should you read The Assassin's Blade?
The Assassin's Blade is commonly placed after Crown of Midnight for first-time readers, since it adds backstory after the opening emotional investment is already established.
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Throne of Glass
Best first entry point for Throne of Glass. Read this before the rest of the series.
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8
Main books
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Spice
Complete
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: epic fantasy-first romantasy readers
Start with: Throne of Glass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Throne of Glass reading order?
For most readers, the correct Throne of Glass reading order is: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, The Assassin's Blade, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn, and Kingdom of Ash. That is the order shown in Sarah J. Maas's official reading guide.
Is the Throne of Glass series complete?
Yes. Throne of Glass is a complete series. Bloomsbury currently sells it as an 8-book complete series box set, which supports treating the main reading path as finished.
Should I start Sarah J. Maas with Throne of Glass?
You can. Sarah J. Maas's official reading guide says readers can start with the series that appeals to them most. Throne of Glass is a strong entry point if you want a completed epic fantasy arc with romance, larger worldbuilding, and long-form character growth.
When should I read The Assassin's Blade?
The safest first-time answer is to read The Assassin's Blade after Crown of Midnight, because that is the position used in Sarah J. Maas's official reading guide. Many readers prefer that placement because it preserves early reveals while still adding important backstory before the middle of the series.