Goodreads Readers Rank the 5 Best Sarah J. Maas Books to Read After ‘ACOTAR 6’
From stories about wars to women in power, these novels have it all!
Key Takeaways
- ‘Kingdom of Ash 'leads these Goodreads favorites with an average rating of 4.71.
- Fans praise Maas’ emotional storytelling, romantic plots and immersive fantasy worlds.
- Goodreads readers love books from Maas’ ‘Throne of Glass’ and ‘ACOTAR’ series.
Caution: spoilers ahead
Sarah J. Maas’ newest novel A Court of Splintered Harmony—also known as A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) 6—is out now, and whether you’ve already finished it or are still waiting for your copy to arrive, you may be looking for other books set in the Maasverse. Not sure where to start? Goodreads users have you covered. Over the years readers have shared their favorite books written by Maas. To learn more, keep scrolling!
‘Kingdom of Ash’ – 4.71 average rating
The seventh and final book in Maas’ Throne of Glass series, which was published in 2018, is more than 900 pages, and it has received more than 1 million ratings on Goodreads. Queen Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius is trapped in Maeve’s clutches and is desperate to get out. Elsewhere, her mate Rowan and her friends Lorcan and Elide venture across the continent to free their queen; Aedion and Lysandra try to keep their armies at bay; Manon and Dorian test the boundaries of their magic; and Chaol and Yrene venture back to Erilea. It’s an epic conclusion to an award-winning series that will have readers laughing, crying and swooning.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I’ve never cried so much over a book. Never. There were points where I had to stop reading because I couldn’t see the page through my tears. This was a journey, and I don’t just mean this book. This whole series has such a special place in my heart, and what I think a lot of people don’t realise is that the Throne of Glass series was designed to age with its readers. The teenagers who started reading this series at the release of Throne of Glass are now adults, and this series was written for us: to grow with us into our adulthood, to walk with us from our frantic teens to the endless possibilities of our twenties, to change and adapt as our priorities in life naturally do.”
‘A Court of Mist and Fury’ – 4.63 average rating
Published in 2016, the second book in the ACOTAR series has received more than 3 million ratings on Goodreads. Sure, Feyre survived Under the Mountain and emerged as a full Fae, but she’s having more issues than ever. She’s worried about her upcoming marriage to Tamlin, and Rhysand, the handsome High Lord of the Night Court, refuses to leave her alone—mainly because he thinks she is the key to figuring out how to stop one of the greatest threats the world of Prythian has ever seen. Steamy, suspenseful and filled with jaw-dropping twists, this novel is one wild ride.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I think this is probably the best book I’ve read this year and I’d recommend it to everyone. If you didn’t like ACOTAR, you will love this. If you did like ACOTAR, you will love this. Feyre becomes a heroine you want to root for. The final line of the book had me screaming in excitement. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for book three.”
‘Empire of Storms’ – 4.63 average rating
This novel is the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series. It was published in 2016 and has since received more than a million ratings on Goodreads. Aelin and Rowan are still doing everything they can to build up their army. Across the continent, Elide encounters the deadly half-Fae Lorcan while trying to find Aelin, and they decide to team up. Manon does her best to rein in The Thirteen, all of whom have differing ideas about what they should do with their magic. A page-turning tale that ends with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Writing this review filled me with equal parts sorrow and longing—especially with the heavy realization that the end of this journey is so close. I am physically, emotionally, and mentally drained, and yet, choosing to read this series was one of the best decisions I’ve made all year. The sheer brilliance of Aelin’s mind—of Sarah J. Maas’s storytelling—left me in awe. Every scheme, every hidden alliance, every carefully laid plan coming to fruition reminded me why this series was extraordinary. I am dreading the end of this journey. I’m not ready to say goodbye—but I cannot wait to see how it all ends.”
‘Queen of Shadows’ – 4.62 average rating
This novel serves as the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series and has more than 1 million ratings on Goodreads. Celaena Sardothien has officially embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can actually sit on her throne, she must beg, barter, steal and lie, all while trying to keep her ex-lover Chaol, her cousin Aedion, her enemy Lysandra and her friend Rowan in line. In a different part of the country, Manon arrives in Morath and encounters a shy girl named Elide, who might be the key to figuring out why Duke Perrington wants Manon and The Thirteen’s power.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Queen of Shadows is a breathtaking continuation to my favorite series. It’s brilliantly woven with plot twists and thrilling from beginning till end. Enthralling, action-packed and heartwarming (yes, you read that right), this book deserves every praise known to humankind and I bow down to the queens in eternal awe. Sarah and Aelin, you’re both spectacular.”
‘A Court of Wings and Ruin’ – 4.46 average rating
The third book in the ACOTAR series was published in 2017 and has more than 2 million ratings on Goodreads. Trapped with Tamlin once again, Feyre becomes more determined to expose his lies and get back to her true mate, Rhysand. But even if she escapes, Prythian is in danger, and without enough training, everyone—including Feyre—could die. As the battle escalates, alliances are forged, enemies are made and shocking secrets emerge. This novel is filled with everything Maas fans love: spice, friendship, family and strong female characters.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This was another great book in the ACOTAR series! It had enchanted world building! It was atmospheric and addictive. This one made me cry and it blew my mind! This one has a diverse representation and I absolutely loved it.”
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