In What Order Should New Readers Tackle The Throne Of Glass Series?

2026-07-19 14:31:01
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Library ebook availability might decide for you. Sometimes 'Throne of Glass' is available immediately, but 'The Assassin's Blade' has a waitlist. In that case, just read what you can get.

Don't put off starting the series because of perfect order dogma. Read 'Throne of Glass'. If the prequel becomes available before you finish 'Crown of Midnight', slot it in then. Adaptability is key.
2026-07-21 16:29:05
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I love a good spreadsheet, so I mapped out both reading orders with page counts. Chronological adds about 450 pages at the start. Publication order inserts those pages after book three, which can feel like a flashback detour.

If you hate flashbacks, go chronological. If you enjoy a narrative that jumps back to fill in gaps, go publication. There's your analytical take.
2026-07-22 18:58:14
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The sheer length of the series can be daunting. Adding the prequel upfront makes it an eight-book commitment before you even know if you like it.

Starting with the slimmer, more focused 'Throne of Glass' is a lower-investment trial. If you love it, you have a whole collection of prequel stories to look forward to as a bonus. That's a nice feeling.
2026-07-24 04:18:47
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5 Answers2026-07-20 19:00:25
Honestly, just google 'Throne of Glass reading order reddit' and you'll find a 10,000-upvote post with a detailed breakdown. It's how I decided. The consensus there leans heavily toward publication order, with a strong case for reading the novellas after book three. The top comment usually has a convincing breakdown of the emotional pacing. I followed that, and I have no regrets. It felt like the narrative was structured to have that flashback at that specific point. The momentum never flagged for me.

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For maximum emotional devastation, which let's be honest is why we read SJM, try this: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, THEN 'The Assassin's Blade', then Heir of Fire. You get the initial mystery, the first big reveals about her past in Crown of Midnight, then IMMEDIATELY get the full, brutal backstory. It makes Heir of Fire, her rock-bottom moment, hit with the force of a freight train. You understand every scar, every flinch. It's a tough read emotionally, but incredibly cohesive.

What is the best order to read Throne of Glass books?

6 Answers2026-07-19 20:11:53
Wait, people are out here reading these in a different order? I just... read the next one on the shelf. Was I supposed to have a strategy? I feel like I've been playing a game on easy mode without knowing it.
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