Reading Order
ToGThrone of Glass Reading Order
The Throne of Glass (ToG) series by Sarah J. Maas follows assassin Celaena Sardothien through eight books of epic fantasy spanning kingdoms, magic, and war. Here's the definitive Throne of Glass reading order.
Where to start
Start with Throne of Glass (Book 1). The Assassin's Blade novellas are set before the main series — you can read them first or after Book 1.
Complete ToG Book List
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The Assassin's Blade
OptionalSarah J. Maas·2014·Prequel novellas — read before or after Book 1 - 1Buy
Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas·2012·Book 1 — start here - 2Buy
Crown of Midnight
Sarah J. Maas·2013·Book 2 - 3Buy
Heir of Fire
Sarah J. Maas·2014·Book 3 - 4Buy
Queen of Shadows
Sarah J. Maas·2015·Book 4 - 5Buy
Empire of Storms
Sarah J. Maas·2016·Book 5 - 6Buy
Tower of Dawn
Sarah J. Maas·2017·Book 6 — set concurrently with Book 5 - 7Buy
Kingdom of the Wicked
Sarah J. Maas·2018·Book 7 — series finale
ToG — Frequently Asked Questions
How many Throne of Glass books are there?
There are 8 total: The Assassin's Blade (prequel novellas), Books 1–7, plus bonus content. The main series concludes with Kingdom of the Wicked.
Should I read Tower of Dawn before Kingdom of the Wicked?
Yes. Tower of Dawn happens simultaneously with Empire of Storms (Book 5) and contains events critical to understanding Kingdom of the Wicked. Read it before the finale.
Do I need to read Throne of Glass before ACOTAR?
No — ACOTAR is a standalone series set in a different world. They're written by the same author but can be read in either order.
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