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Throne of Glass Books in Order

The Throne of Glass series consists of 8 books. Below is the complete reading order to help you enjoy the story from beginning to end.

📅 Publication Timeline

Visual overview of when each book in the series was published.

2012 2018
2012
#1 Throne of Glass 2012
2013
#2 Crown of Midnight 2013
2014
#0.5 The Assassin's Blade 2014
2014
#3 Heir of Fire 2014
2015
#4 Queen of Shadows 2015
2016
#5 Empire of Storms 2016
2017
#6 Tower of Dawn 2017
2018
#7 Kingdom of Ash 2018
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📚 At a Glance: Throne of Glass Sequence

  • The Assassin's Blade (2014)
  • 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)

Reading Order

0.5
The Assassin's Blade

The Assassin's Blade

★★★★½ 4.9 2014-01-01

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1.0
Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass

★★★★☆ 4.4 2012-01-01

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2.0
Crown of Midnight

Crown of Midnight

★★★★½ 4.9 2013-01-01

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3.0
Heir of Fire

Heir of Fire

★★★★☆ 4.4 2014-01-01

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4.0
Queen of Shadows

Queen of Shadows

★★★★½ 4.8 2015-01-01

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5.0
Empire of Storms

Empire of Storms

★★★★½ 4.9 2016-01-01

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6.0
Tower of Dawn

Tower of Dawn

★★★★½ 4.7 2017-01-01

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7.0
Kingdom of Ash

Kingdom of Ash

★★★★½ 4.8 2018-01-01

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📖 How to Read This Series

The Throne of Glass series is best read in publication order. The story, characters, and world-building develop progressively across each book, with events and revelations that build on what came before. Starting with the first book ensures you'll experience the author's intended narrative flow and won't miss important character introductions or plot developments that are referenced in later installments.

📊 Quick Facts

  • Total Books: 8
  • First Published: 2012-01-01
  • Latest Book: 2018-01-01
  • Genre: Fiction
  • Author: Sarah J. Maas

What to Expect from This Series

Readers who enjoy fiction will find the Throne of Glass series offers a rich reading experience with well-developed characters and an engaging storyline. With 8 books in the series, readers can look forward to an immersive journey that expands and deepens with each installment. Whether you're new to Sarah J. Maas's work or a returning fan, this series provides the perfect opportunity to lose yourself in a carefully crafted fictional world.

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