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Sarah J. Maas has gathered a huge following of fans over the years, with books such as A Court of Thorns and Roses capturing the imagination of readers.
Since her debut novel was published in 2012, the bestseller has sold more than 75 million books around the world with her work translated 40 languages and was the no.1 fantasy author in the UK last year.
Best known for her hugely popular book series’ Throne of Glass and Crescent City, Maas is also behind the hugely popular romantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR).
Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the American author revealed that the next two books in the series - books six and seven, respectively - would be released on October 27 2026 and January 12 2027. Maas sparked excitement from fans by confirming that the two are closely connected, with another part currently being planned.
With new books on the way and plenty of books to her name, it can be hard to know where to begin.
To help you out, we’ve looked at what millions of readers thought of her work. Here are all of Sarah J. Maas’ books ranked according to Goodreads users.
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1. Kingdom of Ash (2018)
Kingdom of Ash, the seventh and final book in Maas’ Throne of Glass series, is officially her highest rated book on Goodreads with an average score of 4.71 out of five across 1,116,973 ratings. “Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unraveling with each passing day… With Aelin captured, friends and allies are scattered to different fates. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. As destinies weave together at last, all must fight if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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2. A Court of Mist and Fury (2016)
In second place is then A Court of Mist and Fury, book number two of the highly popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Published in 2016, this book has an average rating of 4.63 out of five across more than 3.2 million ratings. “Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court–but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might just be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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3. Empire of Storms (2016)
Also published in 2016 is Sarah J. Maas’ third best book, Empire of Storms. The fifth entry into her Throne of Glass series, it has an average rating of 4.63 out of five from more than 1.2 million readers. “The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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4. Queen of Shadows (2015)
In fourth place is another Throne of Glass book, this time Queen of Shadows which is, fittingly, the fourth entry to the series. Across more than 1.4 million ratings, it has an average rating of 4.62 out of five. “Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen-and that heart beats for vengeance.” | Bloomsbury Publishing