BookBingeA Court of Thorns and Roses Books in Order
A Court of Thorns and Roses is a fantasy romance series by Sarah J. Maas, beginning with a loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Here is the complete A Court of Thorns and Roses reading order — all 5 books by Sarah J. Maas, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- A Court of Thorns and Roses(2015)
- A Court of Mist and Fury(2016)
- A Court of Wings and Ruin(2017)
- A Court of Frost and Starlight(2018)
- A Court of Silver Flames(2021)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series?
There are 5 books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, beginning with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) and most recently A Court of Silver Flames (2021).
What is the first A Court of Thorns and Roses book?
The first book is A Court of Thorns and Roses, published in 2015. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read A Court of Thorns and Roses in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.