A Court of Thorns and Roses

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

At least, he's not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.

From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.

Sarah Janet Maas (born March 5, 1986) is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author who has fundamentally shaped the modern "romantasy" genre. Born and raised in Manhattan, Maas spent her childhood exploring museums and reading global fairy tales, though she often felt frustrated by the lack of fierce, compelling heroines in fantasy literature. Drawing inspiration from strong pop-culture figures like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sailor Moon, she began writing the stories she wanted to read.

At sixteen, Maas started drafting a dark twist on the Cinderella fairy tale—imagining her not as a servant, but as a deadly assassin. She serialized the story, originally titled Queen of Glass, on the writing platform FictionPress, where it quickly became one of the site's most popular works. She continued developing her craft at Hamilton College, graduating magna cum laude in 2008 with a degree in creative writing and religious studies.

Her debut novel, retitled Throne of Glass, was published by Bloomsbury in 2012 and became a massive international hit, ultimately spanning an eight-book epic series. In 2015, Maas launched her second major series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Initially a loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast, the series transitioned her work into the "new adult" and adult fantasy spaces. The ACOTAR series became a viral sensation, largely driven by massive popularity on TikTok. In 2020, she introduced her third ongoing adult urban fantasy series, Crescent City.

With over 75 million copies sold worldwide and translations in nearly 40 languages, Maas stands as one of the most successful contemporary authors. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, whom she met in college, and their two children.

Simply dazzles. — Booklist on A Court of Thorns and Roses starred review

Passionate, violent, sexy and daring…. A true page-turner. — USA Today on A Court of Thorns and Roses

Suspense, romance, intrigue and action. This is not a book to be missed! — Huffington Post on A Court of Thorns and Roses

Vicious and intoxicating…. A dazzling world, complex characters and sizzling romance. — Huffington Post on A Court of Thorns and Roses Top Pick

A sexy, action-packed fairytale. — Bustle on A Court of Thorns and Roses

Fiercely romantic, irresistibly sexy and hypnotically magical. A veritable feast for the senses. — USA Today on A Court of Mist and Fury

Hits the spot for fans of dark, lush, sexy fantasy. — Kirkus Reviews on A Court of Mist and Fury

An immersive, satisfying read. — Publishers Weekly on A Court of Mist and Fury

Darkly sexy and thrilling. — Bustle on A Court of Mist and Fury

Fast-paced and explosively action-packed. — Booklist on A Court of Wings and Ruin

The plot manages to seduce you with its alluring characters, irresistible world and never-ending action, leaving you craving more. — RT Book Reviews on A Court of Wings and Ruin