Throne of Glassis Sarah J. Maas' longest fantasy series to date, and it takes readers on a gripping and emotional journey alongside its heroine — though it may also leave them in a reading slump once they’ve finished it. Withseven mainThrone of Glassbooksand a compilation ofnovellas dubbedThe Assassin’s Blade, readers will spend plenty of time with Aelin Galathynius as they make their way through her story. Her journey to reclaiming her home is one that readers will easily get invested in, and they’ll find themselves falling for Maas endearing cast of supporting characters as well.
But after spending so much time with Maas' first fantasy series, it may be difficult to move on from it. This is especially true if readers are looking for a book or series that feels similar toThrone of Glass. While manybooks likeA Court of Thorns & Roseshave come out in recent years, there are fewer obvious replacements for Maas' prior story. And with no confirmation of aninthThrone of Glassbookon the horizon,readers will want something to recapture the elements from Aelin’s narrative that they love. Fortunately, a few great books fit the bill.
10A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair
Features A King’s Assassin As Its Heroine, Political Intrigue, & Fae
A Broken Bladeby Melissa Blair has a lot in common withThrone of Glass,making it one of the most obvious books to follow Maas' series with. The first installment inThe Halfling Saga,A Broken Bladealso follows a heroine who’s serving as the king’s assassin. This will appeal to those who like the dangerous and deadly edge to Celaena Sardothien, as well as the difficult situation she finds herself in.A Broken Blade’s Keera is also forced to grapple with the dark nature of the kingdom she works for after she’s sent to Faeland to locate an enemy.
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An Honored Vow
2025
Those who love the politics, stakes, and badass heroine ofThrone of Glasswill find similar strengths inA Broken Blade,and Blair’s series only gets better from there. With four books inThe Halfling Sagain total, readers will have plenty to keep them occupied as they uncover an all-new series to immerse themselves in. The fact that it also involves the Fae will no doubt be a draw for fans ofMaas' fantasy stories. Andthe final book inThe Halfling Sagajust came out in January, so now’s the perfect time to dig in.
9Truthwitch By Susan Dennard
Powerful Female Leads & Forbidden Magic
Susan Dennard’sTruthwitchcame out in 2016, in the midst ofThrone of Glass’heyday,and it’s frequently recommended for those who enjoy Maas' series. This could be becauseTruthwitchand its sequels center on powerful but complicated womenwhose antics range from empowering to frustrating. The series highlights supportive female friendships, another highlight ofThrone of Glass.Of course, as its title suggests,Truthwitchtrades Fae for witches, but this won’t be a deal-breaker for anyone who enjoys Manon’s POV chapters in Maas' series.
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Witchlight
The fact thatTruthwitch’s main characters, Safiya and Iseult, are forced to go on the run because of their magic and contend with a looming war gives the book stakes and themes similar to those ofThrone of Glass.Needless to say, anyone looking for another fantasy story with a complex world, compelling heroines, and an intriguing magic system should keep Dennard’s series on their radar.The final book,Witchlight, is making its debut in November 2025, so this one’s also perfect for readers looking for something to pick up soon.
8Kill The Queen By Jennifer Estep
Throne Of Glass' Revenge Story Meets Gladiator
Those who enjoyed watching Aelin take back her kingdom and finally get justice for her people inThrone of Glassshould give Jennifer Estep’sKill the Queena try. Pitched asGladiatormeetsGame of Thrones,it’s a given that Estep’s 2018 novel has enough political intrigue and action to be a solidThrone of Glassfollow-up. Its heroine, Evie, finds herself going into hiding after the majority of the royal family are murdered, a scenario that will sound familiar to fans of Maas' story.
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Crush the King
2020
Instead of finding a home with a group of assassins, however, Evie winds up with a gladiator troupe, a situation that could make her nearly as deadly. And she’ll need to be, as she’s the only heir to the throne of Bellona who doesn’t have the magic ability of her family members, but she needssomemeans of taking the court back from the cousin who killed them.Kill the Queenis a gripping revenge story with two sequels that are even betterand a must-read forThrone of Glassfans — especially those looking for something similar but slightly more mature.
7Poison Study By Maria V. Snyder
Celaena & Yelena Find Themselves In Similar Circumstances
Maria V. Snyder’sPoison Studyis among the most underrated fantasy books of the 2000s, and it’s also a great read for those still recovering fromThrone of Glass.LikeThrone of Glass,Poison Studyputs its main character in an impossible situation, forcing her to choose between severe punishment for her crimes and a dangerous job in the royal palace. While Celaena chooses to be the king’s assassin over life in Endovier,Poison Study’s Yelena faces a death sentence if she doesn’t become the Commander of Ixia’s food taster.
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Fire Study
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Yelena’s circumstances inPoison Studymirror Celaena’s in many ways, with both characters forced to remain in a role and place they long to escape. Both of their stories are also full of politics and big reveals surrounding magic, and they offer a sprinkle of romance in the midst of all the chaos. AndPoison Studyis part of a larger trilogy and theChronicles of Ixiauniverse, which means readers will have as much to look forward to afterPoison Studyas they did afterThrone of Glass.
6Nevernight By Jay Kristoff
Has A Revenge Focus & Assassin School Setting
Jay Kristoff’sNevernightwas incredibly popular whenThrone of Glasswas ongoing, andits assassin school setting and emphasis on revenge makes it an ideal next read.Nevernightfollows Mia Corvere, whose life is thrown into chaos after her rebel father is caught and killed. To avoid detection and her own death, she’s forced to become an apprentice to the assassins at the Red Church.Nevernightsees her working towards becoming an official member so that she can get payback, but she must grapple with a killer within the Church itself.
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The murder mystery aspect ofNevernightfeels reminiscent of Celaena’s quest to uncover who’s killing champions inThrone of Glassbook 1, adding a similar layer of intrigue and danger to Kristoff’s story.The larger themes and beats ofNevernightalso resemble those ofThrone of Glassin some ways, though Kristoff’s series is undoubtedly darker. Those who’d like to lean into the more gruesome elements ofThrone of Glasswill likely enjoy it though, and its sequels are somehow even more gripping.
5Powerless By Lauren Roberts
For Those Who Like Throne Of Glass' Trials
Those who enjoy the political turmoil, early love interests, and dangerous trials ofThrone of Glasscan find similar elements in Lauren Roberts’Powerless. WhileThrone of Glassis set in a world where magic has been eradicated and criminalized,Powerless’setting takes the opposite approach: those with abilities are dubbed Elites, while the powerless Ordinaries are killed by the kingdom of Ilya. Naturally,Powerless’heroine is one of those Ordinaries, andshe somehow finds herself competing in an annual tournament where she’s forced to pretend she is an Elite.
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This puts her in proximity to Ilya’s royalty, and Paedyn is pushed to realize that the young princes aren’t nearly as cruel as their father — even if they are brainwashed by his vendetta against the Ordinaries. Readers who appreciated Dorian’s and Chaol’s journeys from ignorance and complicity to understanding inThrone of Glasswill likely enjoy the complexity of Kai’s and Kitt’s characters. The political intrigue and romance will also appeal toThrone of Glassfans. And it’s the right time tocatch up on this great romantasy book series, asFearlesswill wrap it up in April.
4An Ember In The Ashes By Sabaa Tahir
Similar Political Themes & Stakes, Compelling Romances
Throne of Glasshas a smaller scope than its sequels, but it eventually becomes a larger narrative about overthrowing an oppressive kingdom — andanyone wishing for more of that will find it in Sabaa Tahir’sAn Ember in the Ashes.An Ember in the Ashes' heroine, Laia, boasts a gentler sort of strength thanThrone of Glass' lead. However, both characters find themselves facing seemingly unbeatable odds against deeply corrupt empires. The love interests and supporting characters of both books are also wrapped up in those empires and forced to grapple with what’s right.
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A Sky Beyond the Storm
The stakes, politics, and themes ofAn Ember in the Asheswill appeal to those who loveThrone of Glass,and the romance throughout the series will likely be another draw. Like many other recommendations,An Ember in the Ashesalso offers multiple sequels to look forward to — andthere’s alsoHeir,a next-generation follow-upthat just came out in 2024.
3The Cruel Prince By Holly Black
A Tough Heroine, Court Politics, & Revenge Themes
The Cruel Princeis often touted as a greatACOTARreplacement, butit also makes a solid follow-up toThrone of Glass.Considering how rough around the edges the book’s heroine, Jude, is, she feels more like Celaena thanACOTAR’s Feyre. Her quest to rise to power within a world that has harmed and hated her also feels reminiscent of Celaena becoming Adarlan’s Assassin, then making a name for herself as the king’s blade. And Jude’s circumstances within Holly Black’s High Court of Faerie are far from the only selling point ofThe Cruel Prince.
The Queen of Nothing
The ruthless backdrop ofThe Cruel Princewill appeal toThrone of Glassfans, as will the series' enemies-to-lovers romance, which is far more tumultuous than those inThrone of Glass.The Cruel Princealso benefits from fast pacing, twists and turns that include some heartbreaking betrayals, and political intrigue, making it as fun to read as Maas' fantasy books.
2The Queen Of The Tearling By Erika Johansen
Sees Another Queen Attempting To Reclaim Her Throne
Readers looking for more stories about a long-lost queen reclaiming her throne can pick up Erika Johansen’sThe Queen of the Tearlingafter tacklingThrone of Glass. The Queen of the Tearlingfollows 19-year-old Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn as she emerges from exile and embarks on a journey to become queen — an endeavor that puts her life at risk on more than one occasion. Kelsea finds herself facing everything from assassins to a sorceress dubbed the Red Queen, all of which are obstacles she needs to survive for the sake of her kingdom.
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The Fate of the Tearling
The Queen of the Tearlingunpacks Kelsea’s feelings and reservations about ruling a kingdommore thanThrone of Glassdigs into Celaena’s, giving this familiar setup a new layer for readers to enjoy. But it also has all the makings of beloved fantasy narratives likeThrone of Glass,including intriguing characters and complex political dynamics.
1A Court Of Thorns & Roses By Sarah J. Maas
For Those Looking For Similar Writing & Storytelling
A Court of Thorns & Rosesdiffers fromThrone of Glassin many ways, but those looking for writing and storytelling similar to the latter series will have no trouble finding it in Maas' other works.There’s a reasonACOTARis the most well-known of Maas' series, and it’s worth picking up for those who have managed to avoid it thus far. The fated-mates trope is alive and well inACOTAR,and that will no doubt appeal to fans ofThrone of Glass’endgame romance. The characters in Maas' other series also boast similar energy to those inThrone of Glass.
How To Read A Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Series In Order
A Court of Thorns & Roses is probably Sarah J. Maas’ most popular series, but newcomers may be wondering about what order to read the books in.
And the fact thatThrone of GlassandA Court of Thorns & Rosesmay take place in the same multiverse — meaning they could eventually cross over inSarah J. Maas' upcoming books— offers more incentive to read one after the other. WithACOTARandCrescent Cityfinally colliding inHouse of Flame and Shadow, it feels like it’s only a matter of time before the world ofThrone of Glasscrops up again. And even if it doesn’t, it’s worth seeing how Maas' other Fae stories unfold. Those who enjoy one do seem to appreciate the others.
