ACOTAR Books in Order

A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas

  • 5 books
  • 2015–2021
  • Ongoing series
  • 1 extra marked

A mortal huntress is pulled into the dangerous, glittering world of the High Fae — and discovers the story she thought she was in is only the beginning.

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How to read the ACOTAR books in order

There are 5 books in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, released between 2015 and 2021. The series isn’t finished yet, and new books will be added here as they come out. The best place to start is A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).

A Court of Frost and Starlight is a novella, a shorter story placed where it fits in the reading order.

A Court of Frost and Starlight is a short novella set between A Court of Wings and Ruin and A Court of Silver Flames. It is brief, but it sets up the next book, so don't skip it.

ACOTAR reading order

The author is still writing this series. New books will be added here as they’re announced.

Quick answers

What is the first ACOTAR book?

A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is the best place to start the ACOTAR series.

How many ACOTAR books are there?

There are 5 books in the ACOTAR series so far, and the author is still writing it.

What order should I read the ACOTAR books in?

In this order: 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.

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