Throne of Glass
Reading Order.
Start with Throne of Glass (2012).
The high fantasy series follows Celaena Sardothien, an infamous assassin who, after a year of hard labor, accepts the offer of Crown Prince Dorian Haviliard to compete for the chance to serve as the tyrannical King of Adarlan's Champion in exchange for her freedom, leading her to uncover deep conspiracies and her own hidden heritage.
Where to start
Start with Throne of Glass (2012).
- •The Assassin's Blade is a prequel collection; most fans read it after Crown of Midnight and before Heir of Fire.
- •Tower of Dawn happens at the same time as Empire of Storms; read it before Kingdom of Ash.
Community Consensus
"The main point of contention regarding the 'Throne of Glass' reading order centers on when to read the prequel collection, 'The Assassin's Blade' (TAB, sometimes referred to as 'Ranger Archives'). There are two dominant, strongly held opposing views: reading TAB first (chronological order) or reading it after the third book ('Heir of Fire') to maximize emotional impact and plot reveals for the later half of the series. Regardless of when it is read, there is strong consensus that TAB must be read before the fourth book ('Queen of Shadows')."
The most common specific recommendation for maximizing narrative impact is to read the series in this sequence: Throne of Glass (Book 1), Book 2, Book 3 (Heir of Fire), then The Assassin's Blade (TAB/Prequel), followed by Book 4 (Queen of Shadows) and the rest of the series.
At a Glance
- First Book:Throne of Glass
- Latest Book:Kingdom of Ash
- Timeline:2012 - 2018
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What order should I read Throne of Glass in?
Start with Throne of Glass (2012).
How many books are in Throne of Glass?
7 main books, published 2012–2018, plus 1 side story.
Can I read Throne of Glass 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 Throne of Glass are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"The Assassin's Blade" (prequel). Each is placed in the reading order below.
Is there a chronological order for Throne of Glass?
Yes. In story order the series begins with "The Assassin's Blade" rather than "Throne of Glass". Switch the list below to Chronological to see the full timeline.