Do I need to read ACOTAR before A Court of Silver Flames?

George R.R. Martin is still writing it. He's said it's a priority, but he's also been open about how huge the story is and how long it's taking.

So for now, there's no confirmed timeline. The book still isn't out, and there's no window for when it might be.

Since The Winds of Winter isn't out yet, everything we know comes from the author and the sample chapters he's shared. It's the sixth book in the series, and it picks up right after A Dance with Dragons.

The story opens with two massive battles. The book kicks off with the Battle of the Ice in the North (Stannis vs. the Boltons) and the Battle of Slaver's Bay in Essos (Daenerys's forces vs. the slavers).

Major cliffhangers get resolved early. The book will quickly address the fallout from A Dance with Dragons, including Jon Snow's stabbing, which may not play out like it did on TV.

The Others and the North take center stage. Winter has arrived. The story will go further north than ever before, showing much more of the mysterious ice threat and the looming danger of the Others.

Storylines will diverge sharply from the TV show. Many characters who died on Game of Thrones are still alive in the books, and their paths will be very different. Characters like Stannis Baratheon, Barristan Selmy, and book-only figures like Young Griff and Arianne Martell still have big roles to play.

Tyrion's path inches closer to Daenerys. While they won't fully unite right away, Tyrion's storyline will move him nearer to Daenerys, with more political scheming in Meereen expected along the way.

It's a darker, more magical chapter. The political game continues, but the story is shifting into a colder, more violent, and more magical phase as the threats from the North and beyond become impossible to ignore.

Ultimately, The Winds of Winter is the penultimate chapter of the saga, setting the stage for the final book, A Dream of Spring.

George R.R. Martin is still writing it. He’s said he’s made real progress, but he’s also been open about how huge the story is and how long it’s taking.

He’s also made one thing very clear. If he can’t finish it, he doesn’t want another writer stepping in to do it for him.

Yeah, this one’s the spiciest book in the ACOTAR series. The sex scenes are explicit and pretty frequent. They don’t fade to black. Nesta and Cassian have a lot of tense buildup, and the payoff is very steamy. So if you want heat, you’ll get it. If not, you may want to skim those parts.

So, A Court of Silver Flames focuses on Nesta Archeron, Feyre's sister. She's having a really hard time after everything that happened in the war. She's angry, traumatized, and pushing everyone away.

The story really kicks off when her family basically forces her to train with Cassian, the Illyrian warrior. They're stuck together, and the tension between them is immediate—both the angry kind and the romantic kind. A lot of the book is about Nesta working through her trauma and learning to accept herself, and Cassian's help is a big part of that.

There's also a bigger plot going on. The human queens are making dangerous new alliances, and Nesta and Cassian are key to stopping them. So it's a mix of personal healing, a spicy romance, and some high-stakes fantasy action.

There are two main ways to read the Throne of Glass series. The most common way is the publication order, which is also what the publisher recommends.

Here's the publication order:

1. Throne of Glass
2. Crown of Midnight
3. The Assassin's Blade
4. Heir of Fire
5. Queen of Shadows
6. Empire of Storms
7. Tower of Dawn
8. Kingdom of Ash

A big question is where to put The Assassin's Blade. It's a prequel collection, so its events happen first, chronologically. But many readers suggest saving it for third, right after Crown of Midnight. That way, you avoid spoilers for the earlier books.

Some people also "tandem read" Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. Those two books happen at the same time, and you can look up a chapter-by-chapter guide to read them together. But that's optional and not for everyone.

So, for a straightforward first read, stick to the publication order above. It's the safest and most common choice.

There are seven main books in the Throne of Glass series. There's also one prequel novella, The Assassin's Blade.

So you'll see people call it an eight-book series when you count the novella.

Here's the order:

1. Throne of Glass
2. Crown of Midnight
3. Heir of Fire
4. Queen of Shadows
5. Empire of Storms
6. Tower of Dawn
7. Kingdom of Ash

You can read The Assassin's Blade first, or later on—it's up to you. It's a collection of prequel stories.

It really depends on what you want. Throne of Glass leans more epic fantasy. You get assassins, battles, politics, and a big world. The plot builds a lot over the series, and many readers think it sticks the landing better.

A Court of Thorns and Roses leans more romantasy. It's heavy on fae courts, romance, and spice. The emotional pull is huge, and it's easier to binge. But some readers find the later books messy.

So if you want plot and a badass heroine, Throne of Glass might win. If you want romance and court drama, ACOTAR is probably your pick. Neither is objectively better—just different flavors.

Yeah, it's worth reading—especially if you like fantasy with a badass heroine. The first book is a bit rough around the edges, but the series gets way better as it goes. Celaena is fun to follow, and the world opens up in a big way. If you stick with it, you'll get epic battles, magic, and a lot of emotional twists.

But it's not perfect. Some people find Celaena too arrogant at first, and the romance can feel a bit dramatic. Also, the series is long, so it's a commitment. Still, most fans say it's worth it. If you like strong characters and a story that grows, give it a shot.

George R.R. Martin is still writing it. He's said it's a priority, but he's also been open about how huge the story is and how long it's taking.

So for now, there's no confirmed timeline. The book still isn't out, and there's no window for when it might be.

Since The Winds of Winter isn't out yet, everything we know comes from the author and the sample chapters he's shared. It's the sixth book in the series, and it picks up right after A Dance with Dragons.

The story opens with two massive battles. The book kicks off with the Battle of the Ice in the North (Stannis vs. the Boltons) and the Battle of Slaver's Bay in Essos (Daenerys's forces vs. the slavers).

Major cliffhangers get resolved early. The book will quickly address the fallout from A Dance with Dragons, including Jon Snow's stabbing, which may not play out like it did on TV.

The Others and the North take center stage. Winter has arrived. The story will go further north than ever before, showing much more of the mysterious ice threat and the looming danger of the Others.

Storylines will diverge sharply from the TV show. Many characters who died on Game of Thrones are still alive in the books, and their paths will be very different. Characters like Stannis Baratheon, Barristan Selmy, and book-only figures like Young Griff and Arianne Martell still have big roles to play.

Tyrion's path inches closer to Daenerys. While they won't fully unite right away, Tyrion's storyline will move him nearer to Daenerys, with more political scheming in Meereen expected along the way.

It's a darker, more magical chapter. The political game continues, but the story is shifting into a colder, more violent, and more magical phase as the threats from the North and beyond become impossible to ignore.

Ultimately, The Winds of Winter is the penultimate chapter of the saga, setting the stage for the final book, A Dream of Spring.

George R.R. Martin is still writing it. He’s said he’s made real progress, but he’s also been open about how huge the story is and how long it’s taking.

He’s also made one thing very clear. If he can’t finish it, he doesn’t want another writer stepping in to do it for him.

Yeah, this one’s the spiciest book in the ACOTAR series. The sex scenes are explicit and pretty frequent. They don’t fade to black. Nesta and Cassian have a lot of tense buildup, and the payoff is very steamy. So if you want heat, you’ll get it. If not, you may want to skim those parts.

So, A Court of Silver Flames focuses on Nesta Archeron, Feyre's sister. She's having a really hard time after everything that happened in the war. She's angry, traumatized, and pushing everyone away.

The story really kicks off when her family basically forces her to train with Cassian, the Illyrian warrior. They're stuck together, and the tension between them is immediate—both the angry kind and the romantic kind. A lot of the book is about Nesta working through her trauma and learning to accept herself, and Cassian's help is a big part of that.

There's also a bigger plot going on. The human queens are making dangerous new alliances, and Nesta and Cassian are key to stopping them. So it's a mix of personal healing, a spicy romance, and some high-stakes fantasy action.

Alright, so Rina Kent's books all exist in one big interconnected world she calls the "Rinaverse." You could technically jump around between series, but the author herself recommends sticking to a structured order to avoid minor spoilers and get the full experience. The most common starting point is the Royal Elite series.

Here's a solid reading order to get you going, beginning with that fan-favorite series:

Royal Elite

1. Cruel King (Prequel)
2. Deviant King
3. Steel Princess
4. Twisted Kingdom
5. Black Knight
6. Vicious Prince
7. Ruthless Empire
8. Royal Elite Epilogue

From there, you can flow into the other series that are connected to this world. A common path is to move from Royal Elite into the Kingdom Duet, then the Lies & Truths Duet, followed by the Empire series, and eventually the Legacy of Gods series. The key is to read the books within each series in their proper order, even if you decide to hop between the different series themselves.

1. Dungeon Crawler Carl
2. Carl's Doomsday Scenario
3. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
4. The Gate of the Feral Gods
5. The Butcher's Masquerade
6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
7. This Inevitable Ruin
8. A Parade of Horribles

That's all eight books that are out so far. The series isn't finished yet, though. There are more books planned to wrap up the story. So just start at the top and work your way down.