Throne of Glass Books in Order: How to read Sarah J. Maas Fantasy Series?

American author Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass is a high fantasy book series that follows the story of Celaena Sardothien, a teenage assassin in the kingdom of King Adarlan, a tyrannical ruler.

As the series progresses, Calaena meets interesting people with whom she forms unexpected bonds and starts to uncover a conspiracy amidst her adventures.

The series started in 2012 and concluded in 2018 with its eighth book. In 2016, Hulu announced that the Throne of Glass book series had opted for a television adaptation.

Kira Snyder was going to be the adaptation’s writer and showrunner, and Anna Foerster was going to be in charge of directing the potential pilot.

Who is Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius?

The main protagonist of the Throne of Glass series is Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius, aka Celaena Sardothien. As a young child, her parents were murdered, and she was trained from childhood to become an assassin. She slowly earned the reputation of being the greatest assassin in the world.

However, her master betrayed her and imprisoned her in the salt mines of Endovier. As the series progresses, Celaena is offered an opportunity to participate in a competition to become the King’s champion.

If she wins, after fulfilling her service to the King of Adarlan, she will be granted a full pardon and her freedom. Her characteristics include being clever, arrogant, beautiful, talented, and possessing striking physical features.

Sarah J. Maas’ Biography

Sarah J. Maas is an American author known for her Throne of Glass series and Court of Thorns and Roses. Her work has been translated into at least 35 languages, and as of 2021, she has sold over 12 million copies of her books. Maas grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and used to write Sailor Moon fanfiction in her youth.

Maas started writing her debut novel, “Throne of Glass,” at the age of 16 and posted several chapters on FictionPress.Com. However, it was later removed, after which Maas decided to publish the novel.

Maas’ books have been lauded for their character development, the inclusion of morally grey characteristics, and strong worldbuilding.

Her book series, “Court of Thorns and Roses,” is slated to be adapted into a Hulu television series by 20th Television.

Throne of Glass Books in Order

The Throne of Glass book series started in 2012 with the release of “Throne of Glass.” For the next six years, author Sarah J. Maas released one book every year, and the series finally concluded in 2018 with the release of “Kingdom of Ash.” In 2014, she also released a novella that consisted of five stories set before the events of the first book.

0) The Assassin’s Blade (2014)

It is a collection of five stories set before the events of “Throne of Glass.” “The Assassin’s Blade” also includes four novellas: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, The Assassin and the Empire, and The Assassin and the Healer. These novellas were previously published in eBook format.

1) Throne of Glass (2012)

Throne of Glass tells the story of teenage assassin Celaena Sardothien, as she has been given a chance to compete against Prince Dorian to become King Adarlan’s personal champion in order to be granted a full pardon and become free again. However, all of her competitors were found murdered in the castle, and now it is up to Celaena to uncover the mystery that goes back centuries and is related to the creatures of darkness that dwell deep beneath the castle.

2) Crown of Midnight (2013)

Crown of Midnight follows the story of Celaena after she becomes the king’s champion and now must assassinate every person that the king asks her to. However, she can’t bear to kill the king and fakes every death. In this book, Celaena becomes interested in the ongoing rebel movement and uncovers the secret behind the king’s source of infinite power.

3) Heir of Fire (2014)

Hell of Fire is the third book in the “Throne of Glass” book series and was released in 2014. In this book, Celaena, the teenage assassin, travels to Wendlyn to train in the ways of the Fae under the tutelage of Fae warrior Rowan Whitetorn. The pair must also work together to stop evil forces from wreaking havoc on innocent people.

4) Queen of Shadows (2015)

In Queen of Shadows, Celaena Sardothien returns to Rifthold as a free woman only to discover that things have changed significantly since she left. Celaena must work alongside a team of rebels to exact her revenge on the King of Adarlan by freeing magic.

5) Empire of Storms (2016)

Empire of Storms tells the story of Celaena Sardothien as she attempts to stop Lord Erawan of the Valg from destroying the world. In this book, Celaena also begins to realize that the events in her life were not a coincidence and that she is part of something greater.

6) Tower of Dawn (2017)

Tower of Dawn takes place during the events of Empire of Storms but follows the story of Chaol Westfall as he travels to the Southern Continent to seek treatment from the gifted healers.

7) Kingdom of Ash (2018)

With Kingdom of Ash, the “Throne of Glass” series comes to an end. Celaena has been locked inside an iron coffin for months, and it is up to Rowan to find her and save her from the evil clutches of Maeve.

Throne of Glass Companion Books

1) Throne of Glass Coloring Book

Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Throne of Glass with the Throne of Glass Coloring Book.

2) Embers of Memory: A Throne of Glass Game

It is a two-player cooperative card game that is set during the events of Kingdom of Ash. The players must work together to delve into the memories of Celaena and help her face her inner demons. The game consists of complex challenges that test the bond between the two partners.

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