About ACOTAR
A Court of Thorns and Roses is Sarah J. Maas's fae fantasy romance series. It is one connected story, so the correct reading order is simple: start at book one and keep going in publication order. There is no alternate entry point that works better.
ACOTAR reading order
Read in publication order. There is no flexibility here - each book builds directly on the previous one.
- A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) Amazon
- A Court of Mist and Fury (2016) Amazon
- A Court of Wings and Ruin (2017) Amazon
- A Court of Frost and Starlight (2018, novella, bridge book) Amazon
- A Court of Silver Flames (2021) Amazon
Not sure about reading order flexibility? Read the full answer →
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Reading Progress
0 of 5 read- A Court of Thorns and RosesReading
- A Court of Mist and FuryReading
- A Court of Wings and RuinReading
- A Court of Frost and Starlight (novella)Reading
- A Court of Silver FlamesReading
What to know before Silver Flames
- You are continuing to A Court of Silver Flames
- You want the cleanest transition between arcs
- You prefer publication order
- You are treating the original trilogy as your stopping point
- You do not plan to read Silver Flames
Full guidance on the novella: Can I skip Frost and Starlight? →
How ACOTAR fits with Throne of Glass
ACOTAR and Throne of Glass do not share continuity. They are separate Sarah J. Maas series with different worlds, characters, and plots. The choice between them is about taste, not required order.
You want more romance-forward fae fantasy from the start.
You want a longer high-fantasy arc with more gradual character growth.
FAQ
Do I need to read ACOTAR in order?
Yes. This series works best in publication order because each book builds directly on the previous one. Read the full answer.
Can I skip A Court of Frost and Starlight?
You can if you are stopping after the original trilogy. If you plan to continue to A Court of Silver Flames, it is better treated as a required bridge. Read the full answer.
Is there any crossover with Throne of Glass?
No required crossover. They are separate series by the same author, so the reading order question is about preference, not continuity.
What should I read after ACOTAR?
If you want more Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass is usually the strongest next series. See the spoiler-free next-reads guide.
Is this page spoiler-free?
Yes. All recommendations avoid plot details and major reveals.