If you want more Sarah J. Maas, the cleanest next series after ACOTAR is usually Throne of Glass.
The best answer depends on whether you want more romance-first fae fantasy, a longer epic arc, or a clean break. The options below are all spoiler-free.
Stay with Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass
A longer high-fantasy arc with more books and a broader adventure structure. The strongest next step for most ACOTAR readers who want more Maas.
Throne of Glass guide →Finish the series first
If you have not finished the current ACOTAR sequence, stay there before deciding what comes next.
ACOTAR reading order →Deciding between the two series? ACOTAR or Throne of Glass first? →
Outside ACOTAR
Fourth Wing
A more immediately paced romantasy with a strong hook. Good if you want something adjacent in feel but not another long Maas commitment.
Fourth Wing guide →Throne of Glass
Eight books with a wider world and more traditional fantasy structure. A bigger commitment than ACOTAR but very rewarding.
Throne of Glass guide →Best next move by reader type
I want more romance-forward fantasy
Stay close to ACOTAR-adjacent books and newer romantasy rather than jumping into a denser epic series immediately.
I want a bigger fantasy commitment
Throne of Glass is the strongest next step if you want a longer arc and more traditional fantasy character growth.
I want a cleaner stopping point
Finish the ACOTAR books you already planned to read, then stop there and switch authors rather than forcing another long series immediately.
FAQ
What should I read after ACOTAR if I want another Sarah J. Maas series?
Throne of Glass is usually the best next step. It gives you a different flavor of Maas while still being a major fantasy series.
Do I need to read Throne of Glass after ACOTAR?
No. They are separate series with no required reading connection. The choice is about taste, not continuity.
What if I do not want another long fantasy series right away?
Use ACOTAR as a stopping point and switch to a shorter or more immediately paced series instead of forcing a long follow-up.
Is this page spoiler-free?
Yes. All recommendations avoid plot details and major reveals.