5 Books by Sarah J. Maas and More to Read While You Wait for ‘ACOTAR 6’, According to Goodreads
From dragons to games, these books are one wild ride!
Key Takeaways
- Goodreads readers recommend five romantasy books for ‘ACOTAR’ fans.
- Sarah J. Maas’s ‘Throne of Glass’ and ‘Crescent City’ series offer more fantasy romance.
- ‘Fourth Wing,’ ‘Caraval’ and ‘Shield of Sparrows’ deliver magic, danger and romance.
We’re less than two weeks away from Sarah J. Maas’ sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, and if you’ve already finished your reread of books 1 through 5 and are looking for more page-turning romantasy tales, Goodreads users have plenty of recommendations. From other books written by Maas to a page-turning adventure tale centered around two sisters, each book delivers the same swoon-worthy adventure ACOTAR fans know and love. To discover what the titles are, keep scrolling!
‘Throne of Glass’ by Sarah J. Maas
The first book in Maas’ bestselling Throne of Glass series begins when assassin Celaena Sardothien is taken out of a prison labor camp called the Salt Mines of Endovier by the kingdom’s prince to become his champion in a competition to serve the king. If Celaena wins, she will be paid generously and eventually pardoned for her crimes, but if she loses, she could die. As the competition begins, enemies are discovered, friendships form and secrets about the kingdom begin to emerge. This novel is perfect for people who enjoyed the love triangle aspect of ACOTAR and want to read tales told from the perspective of strong, powerful women.
What Goodreads users are saying: “From the opening chapters we are treated with excellent world building, fascinating characters and vivid descriptive prose that transports the reader into the world of dark fairy tales. A place I can quite easily stay when the story delivers this much. This is total escapism at its best. Easy to read, captivating, adventurous, and with the requisite adrenaline rush you come to expect with these fantasy stories but with some humor and a bit of romance thrown in to add more appeal.”
‘House of Earth and Blood’ by Sarah J. Maas
Maas’ Crescent City series begins with House of Earth and Blood. In it, party girl and half-fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan’s best friend Danika Fendyr and her pack are murdered. The city is desperate to find out what happened, so they enlist Bryce’s help. Also helping is a fallen angel named Hunt Athalar, who is just as handsome as he is stubborn. As he and Bryce bond and investigate, secrets emerge and sparks fly. ACOTAR readers will love this book because—spoiler alert—the next two books in the Crescent City series feature some of the characters from ACOTAR.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I love Sarah J Maas and I love fantasy, especially when there’s some romance in here. First, let’s talk about romance. This romance was SLOW BURN CITY. Seriously, I was so obsessed with the angst between Hunt and Bryce and how the chemistry was brewing and brewing. His wing would graze her back and I would swooooon. Ugh. I was obsessed with any hint of their romance and I was shipping them the entire time.”
‘Fourth Wing’ by Rebecca Yarros
When it comes to romantasy, two authors reign supreme: Maas and Rebecca Yarros. And in this book, the latter proves why. After being accepted to Basgiath War College, where people turn to become dragon riders, Violet Sorrengail learns that surviving it is going to be harder than she imagined. Not only is the school incredibly dangerous, but her wingleader is Xaden Riorson, a handsome rider who wants to kill her just because her mother is commanding general for the the kingdom of Navarre. To survive, Violet must cheat, lie, steal, make friends and maybe even fall in love with the one man she’s been told not to touch. A swoon-worthy tale filled with spice and drama.
What Goodreads users are saying: “If Fourth Wing were a drug, I’d be an addict. It grabbed me so thoroughly from the very first moment and refused to let go. I was fully immersed, I didn’t want to sleep, I didn’t want to eat. I just wanted to inhale it as fast as I could. And honestly, isn’t this why we read, for this exact feeling?”
‘Caraval’ by Stephanie Garber
If you loved the sister aspect of ACOTAR, be sure to grab this novel by bestselling author Stephanie Garber. Sisters Scarlett and Tella have never left their tiny island—their abusive father has forbidden it. And if that weren’t enough, Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and her only escape is getting invited to Caraval, a once-in-a-lifetime magical game where audience members actually become part of the cast. WhenScarlett’s invitation arrives, she brings Tella along. But shortly after, Tella disappears, and it’s revealed that to win the game, someone must find her. Now Scarlett is determined to save her sister before it’s too late.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Caraval is the only book I’ve read in a long time that has made me truly disoriented after I put it down. I truly felt that I had gotten sucked into an entirely different dimension and only part of me had returned to the ordinary world. When I got up to eat dinner, I felt like my mind wasn’t even present, but that it had stayed in the world, trying to solve this mystery, trying to find Tella and win the game. This book fully engrossed me and pulled me in and did not let go until the last page.”
‘Shield of Sparrows’ by Devney Perry
Filled with the same suspense and steam as ACOTAR, this novel by bestselling author Devney Perry follows Princess Odessa, who is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Zavier from a neighboring kingdom to fulfill an ancient treaty. But before the wedding, Odessa’s father assigns her a covert mission: to infiltrate Zavier’s family and discover their secrets. He believes they hold the key to defeating the monstrous dragon-like Crux. As Odessa grows closer to Zavier, she must decide where her loyalty truly lies: with her father’s ambitions or her soon-to-be husband.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This book has it all- tension, banter, mystery, whimsical setting, magic, creatures and a cliffhanger that has me dying for book 2! If you’re looking to get into the fantasy romance genre this would be a wonderful starting place as the world building is very approachable and given to the reader on what I refer to as a ‘need to know’ basis. If you’re already a fan and love Sarah J. Maas books read this immediately.”
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