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If you are looking for the Throne of Glass Books in Order list, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve listed them below in publication and chronological order so you can choose which order you’d like to read them in. I’ve also given a mini review and synopsis for each book below.
This series is currently the only Sarah J Maas book series that is complete! The first of her series to be published, she began writing ACOTAR while still finishing this series, so publication times for each series overlap. She also started writing this series when she was just 16 years old!
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Throne of Glass Books in Order of Publication
- Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) – 2012
- Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) – 2013
- The Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) – 2014
- The Assassin’s Blade (Throne of Glass #.01-.05) – 2014
- Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) – 2015
- Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) – 2016
- Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) – 2017
- Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) – 2018
Chronological Throne of Glass Series Reading Order
1. Assassin’s Blade (Prequel)
2. Throne of Glass
3. Crown of Midnight
4. Heir of Fire
5. Queen of Shadows
6. Empire of Storms
7. Tower of Dawn
8. Kingdom of Ash
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Throne of Glass Series Order with Summaries
Throne of Glass
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year: 2012
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass Book 1 of 7
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
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. This series is perfect for YA fantasy lovers. It has everything you want from world-building to plot and great characters.
Why Kirsten loves it
The YA fantasy series gets better and better with each book! It is total must-read if you are looking for books like ACOTAR and a must-read if you love fae books. I am still amazed that Maas wrote this at such a young age
Find this book in: Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses / Fantasy Book Series for Young Adults / The Ultimate List of YA Fantasy Books / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing /Adult and YA Fae Books
Crown of Midnight
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2013
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: TOG #2
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
After winning the contest, Celaena is now the King’s champion – brutally carrying out justice on his behalf in exchange for her freedom in 4 years. 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 many questions she’s uncovered in the palace. Dorian is also hiding something from everyone – particularly his father. Wrydkeys and secret identities are unraveled in this epic story.
Why Kirsten loves it
The second book in the Throne of Glass series helps lay the groundwork for the future of the story. It felt like a book whose sole purpose is to lay the foundation of the rest of the series – which it does while still managing to be entertaining. One of the most critical pieces of information in the entire series comes out in the final chapters.
Heir of Fire
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year: 2014
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: TOG #3
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Celaena is traveling to a new land on a quest for the King of Adarlan, but she’s actually going to uncover the truth about her past and what happened to her family. What she uncovers will change her life forever.
When Celaena knows who she is, she realizes she needs to defend her people from those trying to enslave them. She’ll put all her skills as an assassin, as well as her newly discovered fae powers, to use for this task.
Why Kirsten loves it
You know those epic training scenes in most fighting movies? The ones where the warrior keeps failing and the trainer gets tough and then in the end they show more promise than the trainer initially thought? That’s what a large chunk of this book was like. Aelin is learning to master her powers while Rowan teaches her. It was interesting to see her develop and flourish. Maeve is also a great character I hope we see more of in the future.
Queen of Shadows
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2015
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass #4
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Celaena Sardothien has embraced her true identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen and she’s back in Rifthold to take down the king, free Dorain from his chains, and find the final Wyrdkey.
But this time, she’s not alone. She’s got an ally in Chaol, and her cousin, Aedion, is with her to help set up her master plot. As she works to get the Wyrdkey back from Arobynn, enemies become friends and friends become enemies.
Manon also narrates some chapters and we get an inside look at what the witches are doing throughout the book. Her story dovetails nicely into Aelin’s at the end of the book.
Why Kirsten loves it
Maas hits her stride in book 4 of the series, showing how far she’s come as a writer. The end scenes were epic but where Maas really excelled was in balancing multiple narrators. Sometimes many narrators can be confusing as the story bounces around too much or not enough, but I had no trouble keeping up with the epic tale.
Empire of Storms
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2016
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass #5
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 17+
Plot
War is coming to Aelin as she tries to regain her throne with Lysandra, Rowan, and Aedion by her side. 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 and defeat Erawan once and for all.
Back in Rifthold, Dorian is on the defensive against a pending witch attack. Manon is back in Rifthold too but is she a friend or foe? As Aelin goes on a quest to gain peace for her kingdom, she is tested once again and forced to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice.
Why Kirsten loves it
Up until this book, I would say the series was firmly in YA territory but the steam factor is upped quite a lot in this one – so it’s no longer appropriate for the same audience as the first few books.
Tower of Dawn
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2017
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass #6
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 17+
Plot
The penultimate book in the TOG series is a bit of a departure, primarily telling the story of Aelin’s allies, Chaol and Nesryn. They are traveling to the Southern Continent to gain supporters for the pending war and heal Chaol, who was severely injured after the events of Queen of Shadows.
There, they meet Yrene, a gifted healer. As they all spend time in Torre Cesme trying to convince the khagan to join the fight, they learn more about the Valg. Maeve’s backstory is revealed and the book set the scene for the final showdown.
Why Kirsten loves it
This is not my favorite book in the series, but it gave lots of background information that you need for the final story! This book also takes place at the same time as Empire of Storms so it’s possible to tandem read the two books together!
Kingdom of Ash
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2018
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass #7
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 17+
Plot
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.
Why Kirsten loves it
I loved the conclusion of the series, but I’m sad it’s over. On one hand, I find it so frustrating that Sarah J Maas’s other series are yet done and I have to wait for them to conclude…but here I am with a concluded series and I’m disappointed that it’s over. I guess that is a testament to Maas’s epic writing skills. She sucked me in and left me with a major book hangover.
Assassin’s Blade
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year: 2014
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass Prequel
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
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
Why Kirsten loves it
The Assassin’s Guild and Celaena’s time in it are often mentioned in the main series, so it was fascinating to go back and see what she was like when she worked for Arobynn. I generally don’t like short stories, so this wasn’t my favorite, but it was interesting.
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Expert Tip
There are many different ways to read the Throne of Glass series and these are the things you may want to consider when deciding how you want to read the series:
- Sarah J Maas wrote them in the order they were released, so that’s a point worth noting for publication order lovers.
- Chronologically, Assassin’s Blade is first and looks at Celaena’s life working for the Assassin’s Guild. If you are rereading the series, chronologically would be a cool way to do it.
- Finally, Books 5 and 6 take place at the same time but follow different characters. If you are doing a reread, there are ways to tandem read the stories together!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Throne of Glass series order?
You can read the Throne of Glass Series in publication order, or you can read the series in chronological order as follows:
1. Assassin’s Blade (Prequel)
2. Throne of Glass
3. Crown of Midnight
4. Heir of Fire
5. Queen of Shadows
6. Empire of Storms
7. Tower of Dawn
8. Kingdom of Ash
What is the best order to read the Throne of Glass series?
There is some debate about if you should read TOG chronologically or in publication order and I believe that publication order is the proper way – at least on your first read-through. Assassin’s Blade won’t pack the same punch emotionally if you read it before the rest of the series.
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Epilogue
Did you read the Throne of Glass books in order of publication or chronologically? There are so many good reasons to do both and I cannot wait to hear what you did!
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