A Court of Thorns and Roses
Reading Order.
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).
This fantasy romance series follows 19-year-old Feyre Archeron after she is taken into the faerie lands of Prythian, chronicling her adventures through the fae courts and the fierce struggles and epic love story that follow.
Where to start
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).
- •A Court of Frost and Starlight is a short novella bridging books 3 and 5.
- •A Court of Silver Flames switches focus to Nesta and Cassian.
- •These are adult romantasy with explicit scenes.
Community Consensus
"The provided comments do not discuss 'A Court of Thorns and Roses.' They discuss the complex reading order for a fantasy multiverse series (referencing Elric, Eternal Champion, End of Time books, and Moonbeam Roads). The consensus favors multiple entry points but stresses the importance of sequencing certain sub-series correctly."
For the series discussed, recommended starting points are the first 'Elric book' or 'The Eternal Champion.' Specific sequencing advice suggests reading 'the big four' first, integrating 'End of Time books' halfway through, and definitely saving 'Moonbeam Roads' for later, as it requires wider multiverse knowledge.
At a Glance
- First Book:A Court of Thorns and Roses
- Latest Book:A Court of Silver Flames
- Timeline:2015 - 2021
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What order should I read A Court of Thorns and Roses in?
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015).
How many books are in A Court of Thorns and Roses?
4 main books, published 2015–2021, plus 1 side story.
Can I read A Court of Thorns and Roses out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Which books in A Court of Thorns and Roses are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"A Court of Frost and Starlight" (novella). Each is placed in the reading order below.