With her massively popular fantasy books, Sarah J. Maas has inspired a huge fanbase of readers since releasing her debut novel in 2012.
The bestselling author is responsible for the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and Crescent City series, which have sold more than 70 million English copies worldwide, and have been translated to thirty-eight languages.
One of the most popular writers of romantasy fiction, Maas has published 18 books so far, including the highly-anticipated sixth ACOTAR book A Court of Splintered Harmony, which was released on October 27 2026.
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It has been five years since there was a new entry in the Booktok-favourite series, and already fans are leaving reviews with all of their thoughts. The new book is the beginning of a new arc in the series, and will be followed by book seven, A Court of Forgotten Melody, on January 12 2027.
Until then, here are all 18 Sarah J. Maas books ranked from best to worst, according to fans on Goodreads.
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5. A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR, Book 3)
The third book in Maas’ ACOTAR series, A Court of Wings and Ruin is the final full length entry in Feyre’s story arc. With almost 3 million ratings from readers, the 2017 book has 4.46 stars out of five on Goodreads. Here’s the description for A Court of Wings and Ruin: “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.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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6. A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR, Book 5)
Also among Maas’ best works is the fifth ACOTAR book, which is also the first in the series to focus on Nesta Archeron. Released in 2021, A Court of Silver Flames follows the polarising character with fans awarding it 4.45 stars out of five across 2.3 million ratings. Here is the synopsis for Nesta’s story: “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.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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7. House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, Book 1)
Released in 2020, House of Earth and Blood is the first novel in Sarah J. Maas’ Crescent City series. The only series debut to make the top ten, this book has 4.45 stars across more than 1.3 million reader ratings on Goodreads. With plenty of crossover appeal in later entries, here’s the summary for book one: “Bryce Quinlan loves her life. Every night is a party, and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion – also known as Crescent City – has to offer. But when a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, Bryce's world comes crashing down. Two years later, Bryce still haunts the city's most notorious nightclubs – but seeking only oblivion now. Then the murderer attacks again. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer. As Bryce and Hunt fight to unravel the mystery and their own dark pasts, the threads they tug ripple through the underbelly of the city, across warring continents and down to the deepest levels of Hel, where things that have been sleeping for millennia are beginning to stir…” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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8. Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, Book 3)
Heir of Fire is ranked at number eight by fans who, across more than 1.8 million ratings, have awarded it an average of 4.44 stars out of five. Only the third Throne of Glass book, it was first published in 2014. Here’s what Heir of Fire is all about: “Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny - and burn brighter than ever before.” | Bloomsbury Publishing