Throne of Glass Books in Order
The Throne of Glass series is 8 books by Sarah J. Maas, published 2012 to 2018. Start with Throne of Glass (2012). We have catalogued 8 of the 7 numbered titles so far; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 8
- Editions tracked
- 19
- Numbers
- 0 to 7
- Published
- 2012 to 2018
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Reading order
The Throne of Glass books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared; the story's own order follows.
- 1Throne of GlassAfter a year in the slave camp of Endovier, the assassin Celaena Sardothien is offered her freedom if she can win a contest to become the King of Adarlan's Champion.Buy a copy: eBay2012
- 2Crown of MidnightNow the King's Champion, Celaena must carry out his killings to earn her freedom while torn between the captain of the guard and the crown prince.Buy a copy: eBay2013
- 0The Assassin's BladeA prequel collection of five stories following the young Celaena and her companion Sam Cortland, set before the events of the first novel.Buy a copy: eBay2014
- 3Heir of FireCelaena trains in Wendlyn under the Fae warrior Rowan, while rebellion stirs in Adarlan and the witch Manon competes to become Wing Leader.Buy a copy: eBay2014
- 4Queen of ShadowsAelin returns to Rifthold to take her revenge, while the witch Manon is ordered to use her coven to create monsters for war and begins to question her duty.Buy a copy: eBay2015
- 5Empire of StormsAelin sets out to raise an army against the dark lord Erawan while dangerous old enemies, including Queen Maeve, close in.Buy a copy: eBay2016
- 6Tower of DawnRunning alongside Empire of Storms, Chaol travels to the Southern Continent to seek healing and allies, and is drawn into the healer Yrene's past.Buy a copy: eBay2017
- 7Kingdom of AshWith Aelin held captive by Maeve, her friends race to find her and gather their forces for the final war against Maeve and Erawan.Buy a copy: eBay2018
Throne of Glass in chronological order
The same books by the story's own timeline, for readers who prefer events in sequence.
- 1The Assassin's Blade2014
- 2Throne of Glass2012
- 3Crown of Midnight2013
- 4Heir of Fire2014
- 5Queen of Shadows2015
- 6Empire of Storms2016
- 7Tower of Dawn2017
- 8Kingdom of Ash2018
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | The Assassin’s Blade First | 2014 | |
| 1 | Throne of Glass First | 2012 | |
| 2 | Crown of Midnight First | 2013 | |
| 3 | Heir of Fire First | 2014 | |
| 4 | Queen of Shadows First | 2015 | |
| 5 | Empire of Storms First | 2016 | |
| 6 | Tower of Dawn First | 2017 | |
| 7 | Kingdom of Ash First | 2018 |
About Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass is the young adult fantasy series by the American author Sarah J. Maas, following the assassin Celaena Sardothien in the kingdom of Adarlan. There are 8 Throne of Glass books, published by Bloomsbury from 2012 to 2018: seven numbered novels, from Throne of Glass (August 2012) to Kingdom of Ash (October 2018), plus The Assassin's Blade (2014), a collection of five prequel stories. The author's site lists The Assassin's Blade third, after Crown of Midnight, while in story order it comes first. Tower of Dawn takes place at the same time as Empire of Storms.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Throne of Glass books in?
Start with Throne of Glass (2012), then Crown of Midnight and The Assassin's Blade. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Throne of Glass books are there?
There are 8 books in the Throne of Glass series, from 2012 to 2018.
What is the first Throne of Glass book?
Throne of Glass, first published in 2012, is the first book in the Throne of Glass series.
Should I read the Throne of Glass books in publication or chronological order?
Most readers follow publication order, starting with Throne of Glass. The story's own timeline begins with The Assassin's Blade; both lists are on this page.
Where these facts come from
- Throne of Glass, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas (official site) (sarahjmaas.com)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 2 November 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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