Books by Sarah J. Maas

“Finished ACOTAR? Then next on your TBR list is this eight book series by Sarah J Maas (including a prequel) which follows the adventures of 18 year old assassin Celaena Sardothien who tries to win her freedom from a corrupt king in a series of trials but finds that further adventures await her. The plot development is strong, as is the fantasy world-building and I particularly liked the friendships that Celaena (or Aelin) develops along the way with various fae, witches and royalty.” Read more...

Top Romantasy Books to Get You Started

Francesca Martin, Journalist

If you fell in love with Maas’ addictive writing and rich world-building, then why not explore her back-catalogue. First published in 2012, her debut novel Throne of Glass was the first book in an earlier best-selling high fantasy series of the same name. The story follows teenage assassin Celaena Sardothien who agrees to compete for a chance to serve as the King’s champion; if she succeeds Celaena will be free from the Endovier slave camp. But the Kingdom of Adarlan is not as it seems—and, as  darkness grows within the castle walls, Celaena’s fight for her freedom is jeopardised and her survival is threatened.

From our article Books like A Court of Thorns and Roses

“This is one of the most popular book series in the world of romantasy—and with good reason. Book one is fun, book two and three are even better and there are plenty of great plot twists to keep you hooked in this five book series (with another book on the way). What starts out as a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, when 19 year old Feyre is forced to go and stay with a wolfish Faerie in order to save her family, turns into a world of warring Fae from different courts, where nothing is quite what it first seems, with the heroes turning into villains and vice versa. (A Court of Thorns & Roses is also known as ACOTAR among fans.)” Read more...

Top Romantasy Books to Get You Started

Francesca Martin, Journalist