Series reading order
Throne of Glass Books in Order
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An eighteen-year-old assassin is pulled from a death camp to compete to become the king's champion, and uncovers a darkness spreading through the castle. Eight novels tracing Celaena Sardothien from competition survivor to the fate of an entire world.
Throne of Glass series order
- 1 Throne of Glass 🌶
- 2 Crown of Midnight
- 3 The Assassin's Blade
- 4 Heir of Fire
- 5 Queen of Shadows
- 6 Empire of Storms
- 7 Tower of Dawn
- 8 Kingdom of Ash
How to read Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas and the publisher recommend publication order. Most readers slot The Assassin's Blade after Crown of Midnight: the prequel novellas spoil later reveals if read first, but land harder once Celaena's world is established. Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn happen at the same time and are widely read as a tandem read, alternating chapters.
Throne of Glass reading order FAQ
- What order should I read Throne of Glass in?
- Publication order is the author-recommended order: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, The Assassin's Blade, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn, Kingdom of Ash.
- Where does The Assassin's Blade fit in the Throne of Glass reading order?
- It is a collection of five prequel novellas. The most common placement is after Crown of Midnight (book 2 of 8); reading it first also works if you prefer strict chronology, but it reveals backstory that hits harder later.
- Can you read Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn at the same time?
- Yes. They run concurrently and many readers tandem-read them by alternating chapters; reading Tower of Dawn directly after Empire of Storms also works.