BookBingeA Court of Thorns and Roses Books in Order
The short answer
Sarah J. Maas · 5 books
- How many books?
- There are 5 books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, published 2015–2021.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, with book 6 on the way.
- Next book
- A Court of Splintered Harmony, due 27 October 2026.See all upcoming releases →
- Where to start
- Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).
About 2,800 pages — roughly 50 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- A Court of Thorns and RosesWhen nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives.2015451 pages
- A Court of Mist and FuryFeyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court.2016626 pages
- A Court of Wings and RuinFeyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information.2017720 pages
- A Court of Frost and StarlightA bridge novella taking place after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin.2018259 pages
- A Court of Silver FlamesNesta Archeron has always been prickly—proud, swift to anger.2021768 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many A Court of Thorns and Roses books are there?
There are 5 books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, from A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) to A Court of Silver Flames (2021). Book 6, A Court of Splintered Harmony, is due 27 October 2026. Together they run to about 2,800 pages.
Is the A Court of Thorns and Roses series finished?
No. Sarah J. Maas is still writing it: book 6, A Court of Splintered Harmony, is due 27 October 2026, following A Court of Silver Flames (2021).
What is the first A Court of Thorns and Roses book?
A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is book one, at 451 pages. When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives.
Should I read the A Court of Thorns and Roses series in publication order?
Yes. For the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, reading order and publication order are the same — A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) through A Court of Silver Flames (2021).
How long does it take to read all A Court of Thorns and Roses books?
About 2,800 pages across 5 books — roughly 50 hours at a page a minute. The longest is A Court of Silver Flames (768 pages); the shortest is A Court of Frost and Starlight (259 pages).