A Court of Thorns and Roses books in order

All 4 A Court of Thorns and Roses books in order by Sarah J. Maas (2015 to 2021): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.

4 books2015 to 2021 Sarah J. Maas

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)

A huntress kills a faerie wolf — and pays with her life in Prythian.

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Reading order

A Court of Thorns and Roses reading order

  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses

    2015Start here

    A huntress kills a faerie wolf — and pays with her life in Prythian.

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  2. A Court of Mist and Fury

    2016

    The bride runs from one High Lord's cage into another court's arms—and finds her power.

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  3. A Court of Wings and Ruin

    2017

    A spy bride burns the Spring Court down and marches to war.

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  4. A Court of Silver Flames

    2021

    A broken woman climbs ten thousand steps toward the fire inside her.

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  5. A Court of Frost and Starlight

    2018Companion / novella

    2018 novel by Sarah J. Maas.

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 4 main books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, published from 2015 to 2021, plus 1 companion story.

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

The A Court of Thorns and Roses books in order: 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 Silver Flames (2021).

Which A Court of Thorns and Roses book should I read first?

Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).

Who wrote the A Court of Thorns and Roses series?

The A Court of Thorns and Roses series was written by Sarah J. Maas.

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