{"id":171572,"date":"2024-05-13T16:36:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=171572"},"modified":"2024-05-14T07:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T07:17:07","slug":"sarah-j-maas-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/literature\/sarah-j-maas-books\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Reading Sarah J. Maas\u2019s Books: A Guide for New Fantasy Readers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find out the best way to start reading Sarah J. Maas’s books with our guide.<\/p>\n

Dive into her amazing fantasy series<\/a>, from Throne of Glass<\/i> to A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/i>, and discover where to begin your magical adventure.<\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

\r\n Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n
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  • Sarah J. Maas has authored multiple series, including the popular Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses.<\/li>\r\n
  • Following the recommended reading order enhances understanding of the character development and the intricacies of the plot.<\/li>\r\n
  • Maas's books cater to a wide range of interests, from epic adventures to thrilling contemporary fantasy.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n

    The Magical Worlds of Sarah J. Maas<\/h2>\n

    Ready to lose yourself in worlds filled with exciting adventures and memorable characters? Lucky for you, Sarah J. Maas has crafted some of the most thrilling fantasy series available today.<\/p>\n

    Here’s the best sequence to start reading Sarah J. Maas’s books:<\/p>\n

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      \u00a0A Court of Thorns and Roses Series:<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      • Begin with A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/i><\/b>, where you’ll meet Feyre as she navigates the dangerous faerie lands.<\/li>\n
      • Continue with A Court of Mist and Fury<\/i><\/b>, and follow through to A Court of Wings and Ruin.<\/li>\n
      • After the main trilogy, read the bridging novella A Court of Frost and Starlight<\/i><\/b>.<\/li>\n
      • A Court of Silver Flames<\/i><\/b> focuses on Nesta, Feyre\u2019s sister, exploring new challenges and a personal transformation journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Throne of Glass Series:<\/h3>\n
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          • Start with Throne of Glass<\/i><\/b>, where you’ll meet Celaena, a compelling assassin fighting for her freedom.<\/li>\n
          • Follow the series through Crown of Midnight<\/i><\/b>, Heir of Fire<\/i><\/b>, and further, maintaining the publication order.<\/li>\n
          • The Assassin’s Blade<\/i><\/b>, a collection of novellas, is recommended before Queen of Shadows<\/i><\/b> to deepen your understanding of the backstory.<\/li>\n
          • Empire of Storms<\/i><\/b> and Tower of Dawn<\/i><\/b> should ideally be read in tandem as they occur simultaneously within the series timeline.<\/li>\n
          • Conclude with the Kingdom of Ash<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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            Crescent City Series:<\/h3>\n
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            • Start with House of Earth and Blood<\/i><\/b>, which introduces Bryce Quinlan in a thrilling tale of mystery and supernatural politics.<\/li>\n
            • Continue with House of Sky and Breath<\/i><\/b>.<\/li>\n
            • Look forward to the upcoming House of Flame and Shadow,<\/i><\/b> set to release in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Sarah J. Maas\u2019s books can be read in any order if you stick to one series at a time. However, starting with the Throne of Glass<\/i> series might provide a broader foundation for understanding her world-building before diving into A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/i>.<\/p>\n

              For a deeper immersion, exploring companion books like The World of Throne of Glass<\/i> can enrich your experience.<\/p>\n

              If you’re also interested in her take on DC characters, Catwoman: Soulstealer <\/i>provides a fantastic detour into superhero fiction.<\/p>\n

              Dive Deeper Into Sarah J. Maas\u2019s Fantasy Adventures!<\/h2>\n

              If you’ve started your journey with Sarah J. Maas’s books and are looking for more, continue exploring the rich worlds she has created. Her series are ever-evolving, with new books always on the horizon.<\/p>\n

              Each series offers new twists and profound character arcs that are sure to keep you hooked.<\/p>\n

              Delve deeper into her fantastical worlds and see where your next reading adventure takes you. Happy reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":171622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3840],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-literature"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171572"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}