Sarah J. Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses Series in Order
Fantasy Romance (Romantasy)
About A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
The A Court of Thorns and Roses series blends epic fantasy, slow-burn romance, and high-stakes political intrigue in a lush world divided between mortals and fae. It begins with a fiercely independent huntress, Feyre Archeron, whose single life-altering choice drags her into a realm of ancient magic, deadly bargains, and unexpected love.
As loyalties shift and kingdoms tremble, this rich, character-driven saga explores themes of sacrifice, healing, and power while delivering some of the most beloved romantic arcs in modern fantasy. With court politics, fae warriors, soaring magic, and emotional depth, ACOTAR is a sweeping journey from survival to sovereignty and from enemies-to-soul-mates passion to found-family loyalty.
Series
Below is the complete A Court of Thorns and Roses Series in reading order, beginning with the spellbinding tale that introduced readers to Feyre Archeron’s world of fae courts, dangerous magic, and forbidden love, where survival and passion entwine beneath the stars of Prythian.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
When huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, she’s taken across the wall into the fae lands of Prythian as punishment. There, she discovers her captor, Tamlin, is more than he seems and that her choices could shatter the fragile peace between their worlds.
A Court of Mist and Fury (2016)
Haunted by her past and bound by a new bargain, Feyre finds herself drawn to the darkly powerful Rhysand and the mysteries of the Night Court. As war brews, she must decide where her heart and her loyalty truly lie.
A Court of Wings and Ruin (2017)
Feyre returns to the Spring Court to gather information as the fae realms prepare for all-out war. With love, family, and freedom on the line, she’ll face impossible choices that could reshape Prythian forever.
A Court of Frost and Starlight (2018)
In this tender novella, the Inner Circle heals from war and prepares for a new beginning. Amid winter festivities and quiet reflection, Feyre and Rhysand look toward the future and the hope of peace.
A Court of Silver Flames (2021)
Nesta Archeron’s story unfolds as she battles inner demons and finds strength in training alongside the warrior Cassian. What begins in anger and pain transforms into a tale of redemption, empowerment, and fierce love.
How to Read the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
The A Court of Thorns and Roses series is best read in order, as each book builds upon Feyre Archeron’s journey from mortal huntress to fae heroine. Starting with A Court of Thorns and Roses, readers are drawn into a lush world of powerful courts, ancient magic, and forbidden love.
Sarah J. Maas weaves an interconnected saga of resilience, passion, and political intrigue that deepens with every book. Reading in sequence allows you to fully experience the evolution of Feyre, Rhysand, and the Inner Circle as well as the expanding tapestry of the Maas universe that connects Prythian to her other fantasy worlds.
The Future of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
Sarah J. Maas has confirmed that more books are coming in the A Court of Thorns and Roses universe. A sixth installment is currently in development, with strong hints that a seventh may follow as the world of Prythian continues to expand.
The ACOTAR series also connects to Maas’s Crescent City books through subtle crossover elements, forming part of her larger multiverse of fae, magic, and destiny. Readers who want the full experience of the “Maasverse” can explore Crescent City after finishing ACOTAR to see how these worlds begin to intertwine.
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