A Court of Thorns and Roses Books in Order

Sarah J. Maas's adult fantasy-romance saga follows mortal huntress Feyre as she is drawn into the faerie realm of Prythian, where courtly intrigue, war, and love reshape her fate. Set across the High Lord courts, the series later expands to center other characters such as Feyre's sister Nesta.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses

    A Court of Thorns and Roses

    2015 · Sarah J. Maas

    When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the snowy woods to feed her starving family, a monstrous beast arrives to collect a deadly…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of A Court of Wings and Ruin

    A Court of Wings and Ruin

    2017 · Sarah J. Maas

    With war looming over Prythian, Feyre returns to a court she once trusted while secretly serving the people she now calls her own. As an ancient king…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of A Court of Frost and Starlight

    A Court of Frost and Starlight

    2018 · Sarah J. Maas

    In the quiet aftermath of war, the residents of Velaris try to rebuild their lives and celebrate the Winter Solstice. But lingering trauma, strained…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of A Court of Silver Flames

    A Court of Silver Flames

    2021 · Sarah J. Maas

    Nesta Archeron, hardened and haunted since her unwilling transformation, spirals into self-destruction in the wake of war's losses. When her sister…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the A Court of Thorns and Roses books in?

Publication order — Recommended by author Sarah J. Maas and publisher Bloomsbury on the official reading guide Start with “A Court of Thorns and Roses.”

How many books are in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series?

We list 4 books by Sarah J. Maas , published between 2015–2021.

Where can I buy the A Court of Thorns and Roses books?

Each title above links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.