BookBingeThrone of Glass Books in Order
Throne of Glass is a high fantasy novel series by American author Sarah J. Maas, following the journey of assassin Celaena Sardothien.
Here is the complete Throne of Glass reading order — all 8 books by Sarah J. Maas, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Throne of Glass(2012)
- Crown of Midnight(2013)
- Heir of Fire(2014)
- Queen of Shadows(2015)
- Empire of Storms(2016)
- Tower of Dawn(2017)
- Kingdom of Ash(2018)
- The Assassin's Blade(2014)
Chronological order (story timeline)
The in-world timeline differs from publication order for this series. If you prefer events in the order they happen, read:
- Throne of Glass(2012)
- Crown of Midnight(2013)
- Heir of Fire(2014)
- The Assassin's Blade(2014)
- Queen of Shadows(2015)
- Empire of Storms(2016)
- Tower of Dawn(2017)
- Kingdom of Ash(2018)
For a first read we still recommend publication order — it's how the author intended reveals to land.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the Throne of Glass series?
There are 8 books in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, beginning with Throne of Glass (2012) and most recently Kingdom of Ash (2018).
What is the first Throne of Glass book?
The first book is Throne of Glass, published in 2012. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Throne of Glass in publication or chronological order?
For a first read, publication order — the author structured reveals around it. Chronological order works well for re-reads.