Throne of Glass books in order
All 7 Throne of Glass books in order by Sarah J. Maas (2012 to 2018): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.
7 books2012 to 2018 Sarah J. Maas
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Throne of Glass (2012)
An assassin in chains, a prince's bargain, and a castle that kills its champions.
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Throne of Glass reading order
Throne of Glass
2012Start here
An assassin in chains, a prince's bargain, and a castle that kills its champions.
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2013
The King's Champion discovers the crown she serves is built on demon magic — and her own buried name.
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2014
A broken assassin must burn away her lies to become the queen she was born to be.
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2016
A queen bargains, burns, and bleeds to raise an army before the gods come knocking.
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2017
A broken knight, a healer with old wounds, and an empire that must choose.
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2018
A queen breaks in an iron coffin — then breaks the world's chains instead.
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Not part of the numbered series
Prequels & companion books
The Assassin's Blade
2014
2014 short story collection by Sarah J. Maas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Throne of Glass series?
There are 7 main books in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, published from 2012 to 2018.
What order should I read the Throne of Glass books in?
The Throne of Glass books in order: 1. Throne of Glass (2012), 2. Crown of Midnight (2013), 3. Heir of Fire (2014), 4. Queen of Shadows (2015), 5. Empire of Storms (2016), 6. Tower of Dawn (2017), 7. Kingdom of Ash (2018).
Which Throne of Glass book should I read first?
Start with Throne of Glass (2012).
Who wrote the Throne of Glass series?
The Throne of Glass series was written by Sarah J. Maas.
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