A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Court of Thorns and Roses is a romantic fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. It brings together faerie-world atmosphere, adventure, and a strong romantic thread set across Prythian and the faerie courts. Based on the data and the source text, this is a series built around a shared world and an ongoing emotional journey, with fantasy and romance working closely together rather than as separate parts.

If you are wondering what order to read it in, the reading order here is the publication order. This page includes 5 books, with dates in the data ranging from 2015 to 2021. Since no alternate reading sequence is given, the safest place to begin is with the first book and follow the list in order so the series develops the way it was published.

A good starting point is A Court of Thorns and Roses, and if you want to continue right away, A Court of Mist and Fury is the next natural step. The series will likely appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy romance, magical settings, and a story that grows book by book.