Throne of Glass Books in Order

Sarah J. Maas's high-fantasy saga follows Celaena Sardothien, a young assassin who fights for her freedom and discovers her hidden destiny across a continent on the brink of war. The seven-book arc is accompanied by a collection of prequel novellas chronicling her earlier years.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Throne of Glass

    Throne of Glass

    2012 · Sarah J. Maas

    After a year toiling in a brutal salt mine, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is pulled from her sentence by the Crown Prince of Adarlan,…

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  2. Cover of Crown of Midnight

    Crown of Midnight

    2013 · Sarah J. Maas

    Now serving as the king's secret champion, Celaena must carry out his ruthless orders while quietly defying him at every turn. Caught between her…

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  3. Cover of Heir of Fire

    Heir of Fire

    2014 · Sarah J. Maas

    Reeling from devastating losses, Celaena travels to the distant kingdom of Wendlyn, where she must confront the legacy she has spent years running…

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  4. Cover of Queen of Shadows

    Queen of Shadows

    2015 · Sarah J. Maas

    Returning to Adarlan under a reclaimed name and identity, Aelin sets out to dismantle the king's empire from within and rescue those she left behind.…

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  5. Cover of Empire of Storms

    Empire of Storms

    2016 · Sarah J. Maas

    With the kingdoms of Erilea fracturing under a rising threat, Aelin gathers armies and forges fragile alliances to stand against an ancient evil. Old…

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  6. Cover of Tower of Dawn

    Tower of Dawn

    2017 · Sarah J. Maas

    Far from the front lines, the wounded Chaol Westfall journeys to the southern kingdom of the Torre Cesme seeking healing and allies for the coming…

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  7. Cover of Kingdom of Ash

    Kingdom of Ash

    2018 · Sarah J. Maas

    As the final war engulfs Erilea, Aelin is held captive by a merciless enemy while her scattered allies fight to reach her. Across battlefields and…

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Recommended reading order — Publication order

Publication order — the order in which the books were first published. This is the standard, most widely recommended way to read the series.

  1. Cover of Throne of Glass

    Throne of Glass

    2012 · Sarah J. Maas

    After a year toiling in a brutal salt mine, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is pulled from her sentence by the Crown Prince of Adarlan,…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Crown of Midnight

    Crown of Midnight

    2013 · Sarah J. Maas

    Now serving as the king's secret champion, Celaena must carry out his ruthless orders while quietly defying him at every turn. Caught between her…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Heir of Fire

    Heir of Fire

    2014 · Sarah J. Maas

    Reeling from devastating losses, Celaena travels to the distant kingdom of Wendlyn, where she must confront the legacy she has spent years running…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Queen of Shadows

    Queen of Shadows

    2015 · Sarah J. Maas

    Returning to Adarlan under a reclaimed name and identity, Aelin sets out to dismantle the king's empire from within and rescue those she left behind.…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Empire of Storms

    Empire of Storms

    2016 · Sarah J. Maas

    With the kingdoms of Erilea fracturing under a rising threat, Aelin gathers armies and forges fragile alliances to stand against an ancient evil. Old…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of Tower of Dawn

    Tower of Dawn

    2017 · Sarah J. Maas

    Far from the front lines, the wounded Chaol Westfall journeys to the southern kingdom of the Torre Cesme seeking healing and allies for the coming…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  7. Cover of Kingdom of Ash

    Kingdom of Ash

    2018 · Sarah J. Maas

    As the final war engulfs Erilea, Aelin is held captive by a merciless enemy while her scattered allies fight to reach her. Across battlefields and…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon

Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Throne of Glass books in?

Publication order — Publication order — the order in which the books were first published. This is the standard, most widely recommended way to read the series. Both the publication order and the recommended reading order are listed above.

How many books are in the Throne of Glass series?

We list 7 books by Sarah J. Maas , published between 2012–2018.

Where can I buy the Throne of Glass books?

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