A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Series
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is Sarah J. Maas's bestselling romantasy series, blending romance, magic and adventure in the dangerous world of the Fae. Follow huntress Feyre Archeron as she's drawn into a realm unlike her own, where nothing is quite as it seems. Discover the ACOTAR books in order below.
Read ACOTAR - A Court of Thorns and Roses - in Order
A seductive opening to a hugely popular romantasy series, this blends fairy-tale atmosphere with danger, longing and a heroine forced into a world she does not understand. It is an easy hand-sell for readers who want immersive fantasy with a strong romantic pull.
Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae.
As Feyre adapts to her new home, icy hostility gives way to attraction, and she begins to see that the beautiful world around her is built on danger, secrecy and old curses that may destroy them both.
Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy fairy-tale fantasy with romance, danger and sharp claws
- Are in the mood for a huntress pulled into a deadly fae realm after killing the wrong creature
- Would enjoy a seductive world of immortal Fae, curses and hidden courts
- Want a read that feels lush, immersive and impossible to put down
Sarah J. Maas deepens the series with sharper emotional stakes, richer world-building and a heroine learning what power might actually mean. Court politics, slow-burn romance and recovery after trauma give this sequel far more depth than a simple fantasy love story.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms - and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future - and the future of a world cloven in two...
Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.
Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy sweeping romantasy with fae courts and high stakes
- Are in the mood for a heroine bound by a dangerous bargain and pulled towards a darker court
- Would enjoy lush magical realms split between the Spring and Night Courts
- Want a book that feels addictive, dramatic and emotionally charged
The third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR.
From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time
Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph
Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian
Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish - Mail
Escapism in its purest form - Independent
****** Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees.
But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit - and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other.
Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages.
Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.
Ideal for readers who:
- Pick up high-stakes romantic fantasy novels centered on war, rebellion and deep court intrigue.
- Follow complex heroines as political alliances, trust and absolute power are tested to their limits.
- Love returning to Prythian’s world of powerful High Lords, ancient magic and sweeping conflict.
- Prefer emotionally intense fantasy with passionate romance, magical danger and heavy personal fallout.
An unmissable companion tale to the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.
Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish - Mail Escapism in its purest form - Independent
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In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin.
But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated - scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
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Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.
The fifth instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.
Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined A Court of Thorns and Roses series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta...
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly - proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war - since being made High Fae against her will - she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court.
The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta's every turn. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame.
As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance - and healing - in each other's arms.
What was broken will be remade.
Deep in the heart of the continent, Koschei the Deathless is stirring. Though he’s been bound to a mountain lake for millennia, the insidious threat of his return now spreads across the Fae territories, attracting powerful allies hell-bent on reclaiming what was once theirs: the human lands.
The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked. But with Prythian still piecing itself together in the wake of the devastating Hybern War, the task of uniting is proving more difficult by the day.
To make matters worse, those who rule and protect the Night Court are reeling from recent betrayals and revealed truths. The rifts dividing them seem insurmountable.
But to defeat Koschei’s creeping shadow, they must find a way back to each other and resurrect their former alliances. To survive, they must find a way to repair the splintered harmony all around them.
What was lost will be reclaimed.
Prythian might never be the same again. Traditional alliances are crumbling, and no amount of diplomacy seems sufficient to repair them. With the continued threat of Koschei the Deathless on the horizon, a united front is crucial—and farther out of reach than it has ever been before.
Bonds will be tested. Power will shift. And old enemies will emerge from nightmares of the past.
As the Night Court’s Inner Circle disperses far and wide, desperate for any advantage against Koschei and his mighty allies, peace hangs by a fragile thread. But hope can be spun from the darkest of shadows, and the Night Court has its own part to play in the looming crescendo.
All five of the Court of Thorns and Roses paperbacks in a gorgeous box set.
'Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner' USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and Roses
Feyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ...
Follow Feyre's journey into the dangerous, alluring world of the Fae, where she will lose her heart, face her demons, and learn what she is truly capable of.
The world expands in A Court of Silver Flames with the story of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta.
This stunning five-book box set of the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas includes:
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- A Court of Mist and Fury
- A Court of Wings and Ruin
- A Court of Frost and Starlight
- A Court of Silver Flames
Step into the magical world of Prythian in A Court of Thorns and Roses: Fate & Favor Game, where you take on the role of a High Lord and shape your own destiny.
What is the A Court of Thorns and Roses series about?
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is Sarah J. Maas's romantasy series set in the magical and dangerous world of the Fae. The story begins with Feyre Archeron, a young huntress who is drawn into the realm of Prythian and discovers a world very different from her own. The series blends fantasy, romance, magic and adventure.
What age is A Court of Thorns and Roses suitable for?
A Court of Thorns and Roses is best suited to older teens and adult readers. The series contains violence, strong language, mature themes and sexual content, which becomes more explicit as the series progresses. Parents buying for younger readers may wish to check the content of each book first.
Do you need to read the ACOTAR books in order?
Yes. The ACOTAR books are best read in publication order, as the story, characters and relationships develop throughout the series. Reading them in order will help you follow the wider story and enjoy the series as it unfolds.
Do I need to read Sarah J. Maas's other series before ACOTAR?
No. You can start with ACOTAR without reading Throne of Glass or Crescent City first. Sarah J. Maas's three series can be started independently, although readers planning to explore them all may find it more rewarding to read ACOTAR before Crescent City.