New to the series
Start with Throne of Glass, read Crown of Midnight, and place The Assassin's Blade next for the clearest first-time path.
Book Series · 8 Books
Throne of Glass Books
In order from Throne of Glass to Kingdom of Ash.
Sarah J. Maas's completed epic-fantasy saga follows an imprisoned assassin into a widening conflict of magic, kingdoms, war, loyalty, and romance.
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Reading order
How to Read Throne of Glass in Order
Begin with Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight, then read the prequel collection The Assassin's Blade before Heir of Fire. Continue through Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn, and Kingdom of Ash.
The Assassin's Blade was published after the first two novels and supplies history that becomes increasingly important from Heir of Fire onward. Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn overlap in time, but first-time readers can follow publication order rather than attempting a chapter-by-chapter tandem read.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
This is mature young-adult fantasy, not a middle-grade series. It includes sustained battle violence, torture, enslavement, abuse, murder, executions, possession, war, major character deaths, grief, and trauma.
Romance and sexual content become more prominent in the later books, including on-page sex scenes. Language and drinking also increase. The series can be rewarding for older teens who enjoy long, emotionally intense fantasy, but parents should not assume the relatively restrained opening book represents the entire arc.
Where to start
Where Should My Teen Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$2328
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012
Throne of Glass
An assassin must win a deadly contest to gain freedom, but a sinister force threatens all.
432 pages· 110,619 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
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Summary: In a kingdom devoid of magic, assassin Celaena Sardothien is summoned to the castle, not to kill, but to compete for her freedom. Facing twenty-three deadly opponents, she must survive a brutal contest to become the king's champion. As the Crown Prince tests her resolve and the Captain of the Guard offers protection, a dark presence lurks within the castle walls. When fellow competitors start dying mysteriously, Celaena's quest for freedom turns into a battle for survival. Can she uncover the evil before it claims her life and the kingdom's future?
In reading order
Throne of Glass Series
8 books · Published 2012–2018
#1
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$2328
Throne of Glass
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012
An assassin must win a deadly contest to gain freedom, but a sinister force threatens all.
#2
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$1805
Crown of Midnight
Chapter Book · 2013
An assassin's secrets unravel, threatening a kingdom's fate.
#3
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$2850
Heir of Fire
Chapter Book · 2014
A warrior faces her darkest truth as monstrous forces threaten her world.
#4
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$1899
Queen of Shadows
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2015
A queen returns to reclaim her throne and confront her past.
#5
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$1805
Empire of Storms
Chapter Book · 2016
A queen's desperate quest may demand the ultimate sacrifice to save her world from dark forces.
#6
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$1805
Tower of Dawn
Chapter Book · 2017
A quest for healing and alliances uncovers ancient secrets that could save or doom their world.
#7
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$1899
Kingdom of Ash
Chapter Book · Ages 17–+ · 2018
A queen's fate hangs in the balance as war erupts and allies falter.
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$1805
The Assassin's Blade
Chapter Book · 2014
A feared assassin questions her loyalty and fights for freedom against a powerful guild.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Throne of Glass series?
There are 8 books in the Throne of Glass series. It began with Throne of Glass in 2012, and the newest book, Kingdom of Ash, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Throne of Glass books in?
Start with Throne of Glass and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
What ages are the Throne of Glass books best for?
The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Throne of Glass book is the longest?
Kingdom of Ash (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 271,715 words (980 pages).
Which Throne of Glass book is the shortest?
Throne of Glass (Book #1) is the shortest at 110,619 words (432 pages).
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