Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas books in order of release

Throne of Glass series:

Written when Sarah J. Maas was just 16, Throne of Glass introduces Celaena Sardothien. She's a deadly assassin trapped in the salt mines of Endovier, whose life is upended by a dangerous offer from Prince Dorian. What starts as a fight for freedom quickly unfolds into something far bigger. As Celaena enters the royal court, she’s drawn into lethal competitions and relationships that will shape her future – including with Prince Dorian himself.

Across the eight‑books in the series, the world expands dramatically: the cast deepens, and the story evolves into an epic fantasy packed with gut-wrenching punches and characters you'll feel like you truly know. As is common with Sarah J Maas books, once the series hooks you, it really hooks you. This is an eight-book series you'll be devastated to finish – for all the right reasons.

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)

A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series: 

Meet Feyre Archeron, a young human girl who relies on hunting to feed her poor family. Her life changes in an instant after she kills a wolf – one that turns out to be a faerie in disguise. As punishment, Feyre is taken across the wall into Prythian, the dangerous and enchanting land of the fae, where she’s forced to live in the Spring Court. What begins as captivity slowly becomes something far more complicated, as Feyre discovers a beautifully brutal world filled with ancient magic and political tension.

As the series unfolds, Feyre is drawn into the lives of richly developed characters and a conflict that reaches far beyond her own survival. Sarah J. Maas novels are loved for their immersive world‑building and emotionally layered relationships that build gradually – and A Court of Thorns and Roses is no exception. Expect powerful character arcs and shifting loyalties that grow bolder and more intense with each book.

Blending romance and high fantasy with a loose Beauty and the Beast inspiration, it's no wonder that ACOTAR is a New York Times Best Seller. You'll find yourself still mentally and emotionally in Prythian long after you close the last page.

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
2. A Court of Mist and Fury (2016)
3. A Court of Wings and Ruin (2017)
4. A Court of Frost and Starlight (2018)
5. A Court of Silver Flames (2021)
6. Book 6 is coming in October 2026 – pre-order online at hmv today!
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The Crescent City series:

Welcome to Midgard – a modern, fantasy world where humans exist alongside angels, demons, shifters and other powerful beings, all bound by strict hierarchies. At the centre of it all is Bryce Quinlan, a half‑human, half‑fae woman whose life is shattered by tragedy. When those she loves are brutally taken from her, Bryce is pulled into a dangerous investigation alongside Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel with his own complicated past.

What begins as a search for justice quickly grows into something far bigger. Across the three books, Bryce and Hunt are caught between ruling powers and hidden truths that could unravel their entire world. Blending modern life with ancient fantasy – not often seen in the romantasy genre – the Crescent City series starts small, then explodes outwards. It's perfect for readers who crave high tension and characters who refuse to stay quiet when everything is on the line.

1. House of Earth and Blood (2020)
2. House of Sky and Breath (2022)
3. House of Flame and Shadow (2024)

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