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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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13. The Assassin's Blade (2014)
The Assassin's Blade collects five Throne of Glass novellas in one, acting as a prequel to the main series. With an average rating of 4.20 out of five from more than 111,000 reviews it is one of Maas’ less popular works. “Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin’s Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes—and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn’s orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn’s clutches—and if they fail, they’ll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives…” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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14. Throne of Glass (2012)
On the other end of the spectrum, Throne of Glass is Sarah J. Maas’ debut novel. With more than 2.4 million ratings and an average rating of 4.19 out of five, this book helped Maas’ gather her devoted following. “In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is released from prison to serve as the king's champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien. The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something evil dwells in the castle of glass—and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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15. A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
Again, while it may be the beginning of A Court of Thorns and Roses, the actual first novel in the series isn’t quite as well regarded as those which followed. With an average rating of 4.15 out of five from more than 4.2 million ratings, this title was published in 2015. When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. At least, he’s not a beast all the time. As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.” | Bloomsbury Publishing
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16. Catwoman: Soulstealer (2018)
Published in 2018, Sarah J. Maas wrote Catwoman: Soulstealer as part of the DC Icons series, which has an average rating of 4.06 out of five from around 4,000 reviews. “When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has… Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking. Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing.” | Penguin / Random House