The Ultimate Maasverse Reading Order & Calculator
If you’re anything like me, you are currently vibrating with anticipation, waiting for the release of ACOTAR 6 and 7. The Maasverse has officially consumed my life (again), and to survive the agonizing wait, I’ve embarked on a massive re-read/ first read of the Sarah J. Maas universe.
Here is my personal guide to re-reading the Maasverse, how my perspective has shifted over the years, some new sticker designs inspired by my read-through, and my biggest theories for the next ACOTAR books!
Non-negotiables before Book Six and Seven
There are major crossovers in Crescent City that you NEED to know before ACOTAR 6 and 7. Regardless, it's just a great series, but it is absolutely crucial if you are planning on jumping back into the ACOTAR world. As the internet has already exploded over, the crossover at the end of CC2 and throughout CC3 changes everything.
I randomly decided to pick up Crescent City because I was craving an urban fantasy vibe (and honestly, I was in the mood for some foul language, LOL). I am so glad I did. Recency bias aside, this series is entirely up to par with ACOTAR, and I’d argue it packs an even bigger emotional punch in the tortured heroes department.
My Recommended Re-Read Order
I read CC for the first time and then went back to re-read ACOTAR.
Honestly? I think the experience is much better if you get a refresher of the ACOTAR world first, and then dive into Crescent City.
Read ACOTAR 1-5, and then hit the ground running in Midgard.
I have not read Throne of Glass yet, and I am slightly terrified. It’s a monster of a series, and I am a romance girly at heart. I really need to love the characters to give a damn. I don't think it's as crucial for ACOTAR 6 and 7, but I refuse to miss out on important lore, so I am marathon-reading it like a crazy person this month. HOWEVER, we are a month out from ACOTAR 6, and I don't want to rush through this series. I believe that any major crossovers between series won't happen until ACOTAR 7, so as long as I get through the series befoer Jan 12th, we're golden.
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Art, Inspiration, and New Shop Merch!
My personal benchmark for a truly great series is whether I get the irresistible urge to draw and make stickers for it afterward. The Maasverse absolutely delivered.
I had to frantically rein myself in and narrow down my ideas, but I’ve just launched a new line of stickers inspired by our favorite fae! I desperately wanted to add a vacuum cleaner to the Crescent City pack, but I thought that might be slightly too unserious.
And, to honor the series that originally got me into romantasy, I’ve designed a fresh pack of ACOTAR stickers as well. They are perfect for decorating your Kindle or reading journal while you tackle your own re-read!
Crescent City Sticker Pack
Through Love, Mail Otter, Umbra Mortis, & Light It Up.
Shop Crescent City StickersThe Maasverse Reading Calculator
To help us all stay on track (especially for those of us tackling Throne of Glass for the first time), I built this reading calculator! You can pick your deadline to be ACOTAR 6 release day or ACOTAR 7 (or a random date of your choosing). Select the books you still need to read, and it will tell you exactly how many pages you need to read per day to finish in time!
Maasverse Re-Read Calculator
Select the books you still need to read (or re-read) to calculate your daily reading goal.