A Spoiler Free Guide to Reading Sarah J Maas: How to read Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, & Crescent City

[@asfiyafakiha]

Someone please suggest me a novel series which are similar to tog bcz i wanna read tog for the first time again but thats impossible! 😭❤

[@katherinetaylor6]

I’ve heard that A Court this Cruel and Lovely series has the same vibe as TOG, it’s on my TBR.

[@RubyJeanReads]

@katherinetaylor6 I’ve not heard of it! I’ll have to look into it 🤩

[@KatieSanvick]

I read Assasins Blade first and will die on this hill that it should be read first.. breaking the flow to throw that in at some other point is so weird to me especially considering how the endings of Sarah's books always have so much going on. I think knowing about her past is a great place to start, and as you start meeting new characters in throne of glass/crown of midnight you understand why shes guarded and not wanting to share the past (that you already know at this point) and so when she finally does share it feels like you can breath again with her. AND since she keeps secrets from even the reader, its nice to know something about her LOL

[@RubyJeanReads]

I get this point. I would be interested to hear SJM articulate her exact opinions as to why she recommends reading it third and not first.

[@jessie.jordan]

I read it third and wish I read it first

[@StarflowerStables]

I get both sides of this. I read it first both times I read this series and I think I’ll always read it first. The tandem read was so fun though and because of it I loved Tower of Dawn! Highly recommend

[@JRG2187]

YES. I have seen people regret NOT reading TAB first, but I have never seen anyone say they wish they would have read it 3rd or 4th.

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

@@StarflowerStablesme too… crown of midnight and tower of dawn were my 2 faves. Unpopular opinion, but heir of fire was at the bottom for me, next to AB.

[@morgancrawford4015]

Just finished ACOTAR. I haven’t read fantasy for a long time and that got me back in the game! Thanks for showing me what to read next ❤

[@RubyJeanReads]

I hope you love TOG as much as I did 🫶🏼

[@aviano5]

Who feyre ended up with?

[@RubyJeanReads]

@aviano5 that’s such a great question! You should really read the book 🫢

[@aviano5]

@RubyJeanVlogs I'm reading the first book and already want her to ended up with tam. Not rhys. Is it a happy ending or bitter sweet 😶

[@RubyJeanReads]

@aviano5 let’s just say some people show their true colors in book two and you will have some VERY big changes of heart 🫢

[@ape413]

Your expressions at around 13:00 to 13:16 is exactly why I love reading. The other day my 6 year old daughter wrote in her journal, “I love reading because it is like watching TV in my head” #proudmommoment 🥲

[@RubyJeanReads]

Hahaha that’s adorable!!! Big props to you for raising a reader! That’s some top-notch parenting 🙌🏼

[@FreedomShakerHub]

Yeah I love that innermovie too 🥰 My mum she always had to hide me book during bed time... but I always waited when my parents fell asleep and took that book back 🤣🤣🤣

[@RubyJeanReads]

@FreedomShakerHub me too!!! I didn’t get in trouble much, but when I did it was for reading after my bedtime 🤣

[@FreedomShakerHub]

@@RubyJeanReads I think it's best way to get in trouble 🤣

[@ednalee906]

I am new to fantasy, thanks to Forth Wing, so I am planning to start the series this year. Thanks for the video it was a big help.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’m so glad! If you’re new to fantasy, I’d 100% recommend starting with ACOTAR! I hope you enjoy!!! 🩵

[@divergent_one9715]

That was the same for me. I read fourth wing and iron flame, and went into acotar and now crescent city

[@Suhailee91]

Same I fell in love after reading fourth wing. I picked up so many fantasy books especially all these series she mentioned

[@umerwaqar1046]

I also got introduced to this genre through Fourth Wing!

[@JackieRB2008]

I started ACOTAR last week. I have been out of reading for a long while, but I've missed it so much. I kept trying to start books including Thrown of Glass and honestly it was a struggle. I am already sucked into ACOTAR and am enjoying it so far. I am brand new to Maas universe but I'm excited to be apart of it and leap in. :D Also, love your video.

[@MissEmilyRose]

I have just started ACOTAR last week after being out of reading for a long time two and I am also hooked, just starting ACOMAF (book 2) how are you finding it?

[@JackieRB2008]

@MissEmilyRose I am more then halfway through a court of mist and fury and I just hit the good part. Omg wow. I super love it. I'm nervous to make it to the next book. It's beefy. I do love how Maas tells a story though. I don't understand why people are bored at all, I love getting to know characters and everything building the plot. I'm pretty easy to please I think overall story wise. Lol.

[@bitterlemonade7360]

Listened to ACOTAR as audiobooks (not the audio drama, that was too much for me) 😂 but I was done with all books under two weeks! They are a VERY nice fantasy read if you haven’t done so for a long time or are just getting into the game 🙌

[@StinkeeRos3]

I did all of acotar in a month, my husband loved me telling him the plots and so he just got ne the entire tog set to read together. Thus was so helpful, thank you!

[@jennymarty3112]

This was so well done and comprehensive! I personally chose to read empire of storms and then tower of dawn (SJM’s recommended and intended reading order) and really like it! By the time EOS was done I was beyond irritated with Aelin’s secrets and arrogance and kind of burnt out of the constant action, so TOD felt like a nice change of pace :)

[@DarkRuins]

i really adore these kinds of videos, that show catalogues of an author's work instead of individual reviews. youve earned a subscriber

[@RubyJeanReads]

Wow, thank you! 🥹

[@chapelchapel8225]

Then there's my reading order. Read Acotar some years ago but didn't finish Silver Flames. Read the the 2 Crescent Cities last year. Decided to try to read the Throne of Glass series in January before Crescent City 3. Got through 3 books a part of Assassins blade. Decided to reread Acotar 1 and 2. Currently reading Crescent City 3 and will go back to read Silver Flames and the rest of Throne of Glass😅

[@RubyJeanReads]

You amaze and terrify me 🤣 I’m too OCD to jump around like that 🫣

[@FreedomShakerHub]

This would kill me :D 🤣🤣🤣

[@gwenellison5386]

Thank you for his video. I am new to fantasy and bought all three series. I was going to start with Throne of Glass, but now will begin with ACOTAR. And thanks for the tip on the tandem read. Bookmarking the chart link right now.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Enjoy the Maasverse!! 💕

[@JenniferC4186]

I agree with you 100% on the read order. I started with ACOTAR and this series got me back into reading. I then went on to Throne of Glass and had a bit of a hard time with it throughout but I will have to reread it. I am now on Book 2 of Crescent City and I was very lost at first. If it hadn't been for the other two series and reading up on how the books are within the same universe but different worlds I wouldnt have continued it.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I love how many people have shared that SJM got them back into reading 🥰

[@teeresagai]

I started with Crescent City series first and I loved it!!! I Just started ACOTAR and honestly it is taking me longer than CC. I have put it down to read other books. CC was just that good it keep me reading well into the night and going right to the next book. I am so pleased to hear she is continuing the series ✨🤍

[@RubyJeanReads]

It's so good! I felt the same way about not being able to put the CC books down. She does a REALLY good job about not making the books feel like they’re as long as they are… they fly by!

[@NewBeginningsYoga]

I also started with CC reading the 2nd atm. Maybe acotar will feel silly after these 😅

[@aradhanabhola7549]

Hi !! I've reached CC3 unknowingly that it has an acotar crossover. But I'm really scared if it'll spoil acotar if I read CC 3 further , so I would like to ask ..can I continue CC 3 and then I'll read acotar after House of flame and shadow..

[@RubyJeanReads]

@aradhanabhola7549 it will not spoil! The most recent ACOTAR book takes place before CC3, I will actually advise you NEED to read ACOTAR before CC3, or the entire ACOTAR series will be spoiled for you…

[@aradhanabhola7549]

@@RubyJeanReads thanku for the heads up!! I'm consider pausing CC3 now 😭 I'll read the WHOLE acotar first ,then I'll go back to CC3

[@MiguelGarcia-hl5jo]

I appreciate the work real readers do make it easier for the ppl really trying to get into reading at this intensity- THANKS

[@RubyJeanReads]

This is such a sweet comment thank you ☺️

[@KarinA-xf8ep]

Girl, this was so helpful to someone that is just embarking on this fantasy journey. I love reading but want to try something new, I’m on Acotar atm so just a newbie. I loved you video and how you explained things, thank you ❤

[@RubyJeanReads]

Im so glad!!! Enjoy ACOTAR! 🥰

[@stellaantonia99]

I did not do the tandem read and I don't regret it, because ToD is such a beautiful book on its own! but it was really hard to get into it in the first 200 pages. I would've preferred to read ToD before EoS and just not read the last chapter. I would not have wanted to skip to ToD while reading EoS, but I get why people do the Tandem Read! I can't wait to start CC!!

[@RubyJeanReads]

@rs-gv6dx Thank you for sharing your opinion! You have no idea how happy I am to hear that someone else loves TOD as much as me! I honestly think it doesn’t get the love it deserves… I hope you love the CC books! I know they have been such a fun and wild ride for me!

[@stellaantonia99]

Yeahh I really liked it! I didn’t like Chaol before, but I like him since ToD! But I love HoF, QoS, KoA, and EoS more than ToD but it’s still a 4.75 star read for me :)) I really hope I get into CC as well!

[@RubyJeanReads]

@SR-gv6dx I really love how SJM captures his healing journey so well! But QOS is TOTALLY my fav 🫶🏼

[@stellaantonia99]

@@RubyJeanReads yes, I totally agree! KoA is my fav, but I loveee QoS!!

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

Yes.. TOD is amazing I loved that one. My order does COM, TOD, KoA, QOS, EOS, TOG, HOF, AB

[@Kamitube]

I'm saving your video for later. I just started with ACOMAF and I love it. Glad I've started with the romance fantasy first 😄This reading order will definitely help, so thanks! :)

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’m so glad!!! 🤩🥰

[@cc4670]

I didn't know it was an extended universe when I picked up CC. I loved the series so much. I had heard that ACOTAR and others were mid. I just found out about TOG. If you are an avid reader, CC is fun. It keeps you engaged, and it's so good. I started reading it because I wanted something that would take me some time to read and would hold my interest. Some fantasy books feel like a quick snack. CC is a complete meal.

[@kearanash4464]

Omg ! Watching your video recording of your expression after reading the ending of CC2 was exactly me! 😂😂😂 Omg obsessed.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Bahahaha that one was so fun to film!

[@daydream1066]

Assassins Blade will always be first in my book, I did not care for ToG or CoM and could not get into the series because of ToG! But when I read AB first instead it helped me a bit so I can get to HoF which is where the series really takes off in my opinon! :)

[@JennaDanelle]

I am so excited to start these! I am wrapping up, and prob have months to go still, all of the Shadowhunter books this year and Maas is my next in line to go through! Thank you for this, def following your order suggestions!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Thanks Jenna! 🩵

[@vikipedia_sss]

Thank you so much! I just finished the ACOTAR series and my heart needs help, so I’m picking up TOG. I’m so excited because they told me the hugest spoiler from it 😭❤

[@RubyJeanReads]

Oh no! I’m so sorry it was spoiled for you!! I hope you can still enjoy it!!! 💕

[@vikipedia_sss]

@@RubyJeanReads I’m sure I will :)

[@carsonlake3842]

Male Maasochist here. I loved tower of dawn without the tandem read. Sometimes letting a cliffhanger BE a cliffhanger is a good thing and builds the anticipation that much more.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I also loved Tower of Dawn and hate how much hate it gets 🤣 I just like over complicating everything 🤣

[@nickmercier7988]

I don’t read, reading has always been stressful because id watch all the kids i my class flip the page before I was barely halfway done. Now I’m 32 and my wife and toddler LOVE reading, and so I sought to find something thatd interest me (I like GOT, HG, HP, etc but only the tv/movies because again i don’t read)… I stumbled upon the concept of the tandem read from someone I follow, and after researching more about TOG, I was interested in trying it out. I started in July 2023, crawled my way through half of the book, and then took a hiatus due to football starting, then procrastinated picking it back up finally this past August I am so happy to say that I finished it, and then read and LOVED CoM. So much that I HAD to find someone recapping it just to make sure that I read the reveal right!!! Thank you for your youtube channel. I know the tandem read may be a year or two away for me but I am AMPED to get there. KoA is a little intimidating but I feel determined. Thanks again! Also, I just commented on your most recent spotify episode, but wanted to add more so here we are

[@RubyJeanReads]

This comment and your kind words mean the world to me! I’m so happy for you and your family! Reading is truly a joy and such a fulfilling hobby 😊

[@ericeilersen]

Just started reading ACOTAR, and I am LOVING the world! Bookmarking this for my future reads - thank you!

[@RubyJeanReads]

I love getting lost in ACOTAR! It never looses its ability to transport you, no matter how many times you reread it 🤩

[@ericeilersen]

@@RubyJeanReads I can see why!! I’m SO glad I finally gave it a shot - her world building is incredible. Just about to start Wings & Ruin!

[@est-fm9ui]

I read TAB after Heir of Fire and it was perfect. Kept the secrets for Heir of Fire and made the references in Queen of Shadows obvious. (Read it as fourth book because a friend recommended it.)

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes! I’m reading it this way for my current reread and it’s perf 🤩

[@SmileLauren]

I've never done a tandem read before but you convinced me!! Just finished Queen of Shadows and it was my fave so far.

[@RubyJeanReads]

YES!!! You won’t regret it!!

[@zainabfalaq6858]

I've started "Throne of Glass" and divided each book into chunks, so my daily goal is to read one chunk to maintain my motivation. I'm on the first book and currently at chapter 26. It's not bad, but it takes me a few pages to really concentrate. I usually read a lot of romance, and the romance in this book is almost non-existent 😂. This is my first book by Sarah J. Maas, and I'm also a rookie in fantasy. I’m not sure why I chose "Throne of Glass" instead of "ACOTAR"-maybe I wanted to read everything in order 😅.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I LOVE your dedication and am totally invested 😍

[@Jess-xw4or]

I really loved this video!! So helpful… I have 200 Pages in ACOSF and already bought the first 3 books in ToG. So looking forward to it & seeing what else you post on this channel 🎉 great job!!!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Thanks Jess! I’m glad you liked it! I already know this is going to be such a fun series 💕

[@johnnywilliams931]

ToG is absolutely fucking amazing homie your gonna loooovvveeee it!!!!!

[@RayHopkinson]

Thank you! This is my second fantasy series and I appreciate your knowledge.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’m so happy to hear that! Welcome to the most fun genres of literature 🤭

[@MissEmilyRose]

This is such a helpful guide, smashed through ACOTAR series now on TOG and just started Heir of Fire after Assassin’s Blade as per your recommendation and I’m glad I did I found TOG and COM slow paced. Pleased it’s picked up by looking back at her history before going into HOF, excited for the rest of the series now!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yay!!!! Music to my ears 🥰

[@hooksbookspodcast]

Awesome! Thank you! Have not read any of these yet! So helpful and can’t wait to dive in!!!

[@RubyJeanReads]

I am so excited for you! I would give anything to read these books for the first time again 😅

[@faultycommodity]

I'm halfway through ACOWAR now (started with ACOTAR a month ago) and I already have my sights set on the TOG series

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yay!!!!!!! You’re cranking through them! 🤩

[@asfiyafakiha]

Also... The review u gave about cc... I have hopes now that I'll like something else aftery tog hangover..

[@d3lllt]

I am soooo glad I read the throne of glass in the order you suggested. It was an accident. I read the first 2 books and didn’t like the lead girl at all. Then I jumped to crescent city but it was too much. So I decided to come back and decided maybe I should get that assassin blade book….maybe I missed something. Now I love it. After reading in that order, I see why reading in that order is best

[@isabellebozzo7093]

I was completely new to fantasy and read AB first before the other books and I will die on a hill that is the best way to read the series. You become so attached to the main character and her story from the get go and you understand why she is the way she is. Without that beginning I wouldn’t have been so hooked on her. I think ACOTAR is a bit fun but it’s not as much of a page turner as the ToG series. ToG has payoffs in every book so you don’t get impatient. I actually never wanted the series to end! ACOTAR felt like there were a lot of obvious choices made for the story line whereas ToG I didn’t know what to expect the whole time! Absolutely incredible series

[@brandylapekes1383]

I started on crescent city. Got hooked on the first two books. Then read ALL of acotar, waiting for flame and shadow. Worked out perfect.

[@mishelly]

Well shoot! I finished all ACOTAR books the first two crescent city and first 3 TOG. I’m planning to read all TOG start over from beginning this year.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I love a good SJM reread!

[@Zoë-w7l9s]

I got CC1 CC2 and CC3 because the place I get books didn't have the entire ACOTAR series and I have been going through books quickly so I wanted a complete series. I am onto the third chapter and I have been struggling with the world building so I will definitely check out that podcast!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes! That podcast episode was a lifesaver for me!

[@MommaBeeb]

This is a fantastic guide!! I have been considering getting into fantasy, having really only done YA fantasy previously and kind of burning out on it when YA became everything vampire/werewolf/angels. 😅 Definitely will be considering starting with the ACOTAR series first. I’ve also never heard of doing a tandem read before and I’m honestly super intrigued by the idea.

[@RubyJeanReads]

These series also really helped me transition out of Fantasy YA! I hope you pick them up and really enjoy them!

[@EleniEntertainment]

I was not mentally prepared for Crescent City; the modern fantasies, the wolf pack, the otters, it was A LOT to get used to, but half way through the first book I was hooked and now I need to know what happens next!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Same! I ESPECIALLY got into the murder mystery element of it all 🤭

[@thethriftyfawn]

Excellent review Ruby, very helpful, and no spoilers. Just subscribed! I'm currently on the second book of the acotar series... and that's all I've read so far, but I was curious about the others. Thanks again! 😊

[@RubyJeanReads]

ACOMAF is so good!!! I hope you enjoy it! 💕

[@thethriftyfawn]

@@RubyJeanReads I finished it shortly after watching your video! I am currently halfway through ACOWAR and am REALLY enjoying this one- was hooked immediately and have not been bored once! 😃

[@RubyJeanReads]

@thethriftyfawn ACOWAR in my opinion is the most underestimated book!! It’s so good 😍

[@danibear7643]

Thank you for your video I’m trying to try different book genres. I love reading I can’t wait to start diving into these series. Looks like I’m getting some books for my birthday ❤.

[@wolfie_queen7096]

I just finished tog series and i didn’t tandem read. At first i was like no maybe i’m making a mistake. But after reading tower of dawn, it’s such a good read and feels like a good pause and breather before kingdom of ash. ❤ loved the video❤

[@RubyJeanReads]

That makes sense!

[@OrenjiArms]

im about to figure out how to edit my ebooks so that I can just combine both empire of storms and tower of dawn into one ebook and do the tandem read that way

[@RubyJeanReads]

WAIT I actually saw a tictok once where a girl claimed she found a way using code!?!? I’d look it up and see if it’s a possibility!

[@OrenjiArms]

@@RubyJeanReads yeah I was able to do it using calibre

[@RubyJeanReads]

@OrenjiArms genius!

[@shayleigh9892]

I just finished acotar.. thrilled to know there will be more. 😊 I already planned to read TOG next. However I took a break and reading the shatter me series currently. But I plan on reading the rest of her books SOON. 😊

[@RubyJeanReads]

I have been dying to read the shatter me series!!! I hope you love it!

[@PrincessOfMyCity]

This is my most highly anticipated read!!! Just got ACOTAR last week can’t wait to start this journey!!!

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’m so happy for you!!! 🥰🥹🤩

[@PrincessOfMyCity]

@@RubyJeanReads will come back to update after book two

[@Saiyagurl]

Personally, I read Assassin's Blade first because I couldn't get into Throne of Glass. I had read and completed the ACOTAR series and I loved it. I tried starting Throne of Glass multiple times afterwards and couldn't get into it as quickly. So I needed the small world building and backstory of Assassin's Blade to get me motivated to learn more about the world and the MC. So I always tell people that if Throne of Glass is too much starting off and you need a foundation point, then read Assassin's Blade first. I think it just depends on the reader and how they like to approach a new fantasy world.

[@mariannastephens8515]

Thank you for making this! Sometimes it's hard to find info that is spoiler free! I just finished the ACOTAR series and was trying to figure out what was next. I think something worth mentioning I learned from lurking through the ACOTAR reddit is that there are some bonus chapters that are only in some versions of the ACOTAR books! I found links on reddit to read them since they weren't in the copies I read!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes!!! Honestly I could probably do a whole video just about bonus chapters because there are so many!

[@mariannastephens8515]

@@RubyJeanReads that would be super helpful! I wish I had known about the bonus chapters sooner because I would have liked to have read them in tandem with the pace of series. Hindsight, I'll have to check for them when I read TOG and CC.

[@Franki3W]

Great video! Thx for the info on the tandem read! it was another personal record for me to read ACOTAR in 5 days - yip, 5 books in 5 days. But that was last week. I'm gonna take my time with TOG♥

[@RubyJeanReads]

you’re crushing it 🤩

[@RinTheHonored1]

This actually makes me relieved I bought ACOTAR before TOG because I was debating between the two! I'm really interested in getting all three of the series. I have yet to finish ACOTAR but I'm really looking forward to it now ✨ (My wallet is sobbing waterfalls after this vid)

[@RubyJeanReads]

Your library is your best friend! I bought majority of these books one at a time or even read the ebook the first time then bought it for my reread! Everytime I reread the books I justify the price a little bit more 🤭

[@travisnegreira]

increíble vídeo resumen te habrá dado mucho trabajo y tiempo hacerlo, felicidades.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes! Thank you! 🥰

[@Starlightlotus]

I'm that crazy reader going into Heir of fire, the first Crescent city book as well as starting Acotar. Love her writing so much.

[@RubyJeanReads]

You are what we aspire to be 😍

[@Starlightlotus]

@@RubyJeanReads Awe. You're sweet. Currently writing my own book now :D

[@RubyJeanReads]

@Starlightlotus wow!!! I admire that so much! Let me know when you publish! 💖

[@Starlightlotus]

@@RubyJeanReads I will 💕

[@muzyka1999]

Love the Star Wars edit at the beginning of the movie!

[@RubyJeanReads]

I couldn’t resist 🥰

[@stitchesntherapywithtee]

❤❤ i started with the CC1 and am getting ready to start cc2 as i type. ill look into to the others…

[@ntyler2344]

I love Tower of Dawn! I don't think I'll ever do the tandem read though. I haven't read Assassin's Blade yet. Just ordered CC3 and can't wait to get started.

[@rebemma8643]

I recently finished reading all three books of the Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit, and I was looking for something lighter to read. So, I decided to try the ACOTAR series. It was a nice change of pace after reading Tolkien. I then started reading the Throne of Glass series and began with Assassin's Blade. Now I'm onto Throne of Glass. I wish I had watched a this video earlier. I don't really feel like reading CC because modern fantasy isn't really my thing.

[@RubyJeanReads]

If it helps, I’ve always HATED modern fantasy… with a passion 😭 BUT the CC books are honestly so phenomenal that I never really even thought about it again once I started. It truly transports you to another world 🤩

[@shanghaichica]

Well I’ve read a song of ice and fire with so many POV and plots going on. So should be ok with TOG.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Absolutley! You’ll be just fine 😅

[@emily042794]

This was a great breakdown!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Thank you! My outline I had was insane 🤣

[@emily042794]

@@RubyJeanReads I bet!

[@I-LIKE-SPEED]

assassin's blade (I started first) suddenly makes more sense. also I started on crescent city.

[@divergent_one9715]

I finished acotar the beginning of march, and went right to crescent city. Just started book 2 last night.

[@RubyJeanReads]

YAY!!! CC2 is SO good 😍

[@ayabenmansour1107]

The heroes of Olympus series has prepared me for the diff pov whiplash 🙏🏻

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’m going to read those in 2025! I’m so excited!

[@brightbeacon]

New subscriber here! I’m so glad I found your video on how to read the Throne of Glass series. I had already read ACOTAR through to ACOSF and all three CC books, so I’m not going to be able to follow the exact path you laid out 😊. Great video!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Welcome to the party! Throne of Glass holds such a special place in my heart so I know you’ll love it! 🥰

[@brightbeacon]

@@RubyJeanReads Awesome! I’m excited to dig in ❤️

[@TheEditPro34]

Excited to finally start ToG very excited after watching Haley Phams video on reading them all

[@RubyJeanReads]

I don’t think I’ve seen that one yet… Her videos are so good!

[@TheEditPro34]

@@RubyJeanReads it’s so good i hope you enjoy it

[@mikeyboy1018]

Hope to hear your thoughts on 4th Wing and Iron Flame!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Fourth Wing is great! Not - best book ever - like you hear it hyped up to be, but it’s good! On the other hand… Iron Flame could not have been more disappointing to me… BUT I know this is a fairly controversial opinion since most people love both books!

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

I love tower of dawn. I tried the tandem and hated it and swapped and I prefer the single read. But chaol is my guy ❤ I love him. I also read AB first and am glad I did. But when I reread I’m going to read AB in your order. But I will never do the tandem lol. Cannot wait to get into CC.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Tandem is a big beast and can be super overwhelming 🤣 Yerene was my fav character in that book 😍

[@oliviamorgan3908]

Which one did you read first? I love the series but just know I can’t do the tandem read😂 but idk which one to read first

[@RubyJeanReads]

@oliviamorgan3908 if you don’t do Tandem read, then Empire of Storms is what Sarah J Maas puts first.

[@Caroline0621]

Hey ! I'm new to Sarah J Maas and your video is a massive help, thank you sooo much ! I'm off to read ACOTAR, although I'm a fantasy freak and I could totally handle TOG, your video tells me ACOTAR is what I need in my life right now! THANK YOU 💜💜💜🙏 with love France 🇫🇷

[@RubyJeanReads]

Do what’s best for you! I hope you enjoy it!!! 💙🤍❤️

[@Caroline0621]

​@@RubyJeanReads OK I've just finished ACOTAR and.... Wow. The beginning was slow burn for me, I took time getting into the vibe of the book. But then 🤯 my mind was blown and it just went uphill from there. Two days of bliss. And guess what? I want MOOOOOORE ! 😊😄🤩 Starting next book tomorrow! See you soon. Caroline from France 🇫🇷 💜

[@RubyJeanReads]

@Caroline0621 you chose a good time to fall in love with the series!!!! I have a theory we will hear about the NEXT ACOTAR BOOK very soon 😍

[@Caroline0621]

​@@RubyJeanReads oooooh yes I think I heard SJM say as much in an interview... 🤤 and by the way, awesome work making us wanting to discover all these books... without spoilers !!! That is amazing , thank you 👏👏👏

[@RubyJeanReads]

@Caroline0621 this is the sweetest comment 🥹 thank youuuuuuu 🫶🏼

[@87liver]

Throne of glass. As for books five and six, I first read the fifth and then the sixth. It was simply impossible for me to follow the complex plans of reading them simultaneously. I am not capable of reading two books at the same time. I don't regret my choice at all. I used the 'pause' in the sixth book as a break. This way, it was easier for me to return to the madness and start book seven.

[@StefAM88]

Just started tog. I’m like 40% done the first book… lol throne of glass I’m excited

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yay!!!!! I hope you just FALL in love with the series 🥰 (and of course I do have my tog book break down episodes if you want to watch those as you read 💖)

[@aviano5]

Your videos are very informative and enjoyable 😍♥️ Thank you for the video.

[@RubyJeanReads]

This is so sweet! Thank you! 🥰

[@tannernewman3198]

Without spoiling too much in the TOG series but there will be a bit of spoilers so I’ll drop them down a ways . . . . . . . . . I don’t know why but as soon as Manon and the 13 was introduced I was rooting for them to join the good side. Like I said I don’t want to spoil too much but when they did I remember saying “hell yeah”…… out loud at work (I was listening to the audio book version read by Elizabeth Evans).

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes!!!! That is one of my favorite plots! Thank you for being sensitive to spoilers 💖

[@tannernewman3198]

@@RubyJeanReadsyou’re welcome! And yes!! Mine too!

[@torif7053]

I tried to read throne of glass years ago before I knew about acotar, I was probably in middle school or like a freshman in high school. I’m 22 now, I was insanely confused and couldn’t get into it, but excited to try again now that I’ve read acotar, acomaf and soon once I finish the series to start throne of glass again. I still have it sitting on my shelf, can’t wait to see the difference now that I’m much older and I have background

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes!!!! Started rereading it this week and I swear the series is a national treasure 😍

[@jonathanroy7582]

So glad I found your video. I read and loved Sabaa Tahir « An ember in the ashes » a couple of years ago and reread them in Audible version and was wondering what to read next. Kindle and Audible had SJM series with tons of positive reviews and was wondering where to start. I just borrowed CC1 from the library but now that I’ve watched your video, I’ll follow with your recommended reading order. I’m a beginner fantasy reader and ripped thru Sabaa’s series and I’m getting the vibe I was looking for from you with these books.

[@RubyJeanReads]

It makes my day to hear this! I have An Ember in the Ashes on my TBR list! Hopefully I can pick it up before the end of the year 🤞🏼

[@AnnikasASMR]

I read ACOTAR first, then TOG (I read assassins blade first, and did the tandem read), then I read CC

[@RubyJeanReads]

So long as you do Tandem read and don’t read CC first… I’m happy 😅💖

[@AnnikasASMR]

@@RubyJeanReads I just finished TOG and I’m starting CC today! 🥰 def listening to that podcast, thank u!

[@RubyJeanReads]

@AnnikasASMR yay! Goodluck with CC!

[@wolfme4030]

Too late on the Assassins Blade as I started with that book, though SJM’s explanation does make sense. I have all of the series on Kindle and annotated when to flip between the tandem read books but I haven’t been completely sold yet so I haven’t binged the whole series. I will complete it though, I just don’t know when.

[@Unknown-si3sq]

❤ this video was so helpful , thank you. Finally a book lover video with some personality! Would love to see more videos on other fantasy books you love and the breakdown of the series!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes!!! I am really fascinated with Stephanie Garber’s universe, so I might start making videos for those soon

[@jakedavie-kimpton-f1h]

Can’t wait to get acotar kinda new to fantasy reads but was highly suggested this book

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes! I could not suggest it enough for anyone new to fantasy!

[@yosewise]

Starting ACOTAR after my current read and I’m so excited!

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yay!!! Good luck 🫶🏼

[@madisonkent8293]

I actually hv a question abt Throne Of Glass. Are any of these books spicy🫣🫣 I’ve seen mixed reviews abt them so idk what to think

[@RubyJeanReads]

None for the first 4 books! There is a a few (1-2 per book) once you get to the last three books, but they are much more tame than ACOTAR. They can also be easily skipped without loosing plot if you chose to do so👍🏼

[@daniellemitch99]

Just finished CC2 and wow I did NOT see that coming… I’m still in shock

[@RubyJeanReads]

Right!? I’m so glad I vlogged reading that book because I can relive experiencing it for the first time 🤣🤣🤣

[@michalinamalone5109]

Thank you for this! I just finished TOG and I wanna know what now 🤣

[@RubyJeanReads]

You are so welcome! You can’t go wrong with reading A Court of Thorns and Roses next! 🤩

[@Tigerbearwolf8600]

I’ve read the acotar series, I have tog and cc, but not read them yet.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Sounds like it’s time to pick up TOG!! It’s an intimidating series to start (I know it was for me) but it’s so worth it!

[@Bookaddict_101]

Thanks so much ! I started with acotar and I’m currently reading the second book of crescent city. I maybe should’ve read TOG before starting cc but I’m probs gonna just read it after 😅

[@RubyJeanReads]

Oh my goodness!! You need to DM me after you finish CC2 so I can hear your thoughts on how it ends 🤣

[@Bookaddict_101]

@@RubyJeanReads unfortunately i already know the big plot twist at the end thanks to an instagram post by the author 😭 but let me tell you, when i realised what was gonna happen at the end I SCREAMED

[@RubyJeanReads]

@Bookaddict_101 Oh No! I’m so sorry that was your experience!

[@SJisReading]

​@RubyJeanVlogs the end of HOSAB had already been spoiled for me too, but I still was bolting upright out of bed and gasping.

[@RubyJeanReads]

@cashmoney7292 LOL it had my jaw unhinged 🤣

[@May-qb3vx]

I read them all in order of publication but also I didn’t have a choice the first go around since ACOMAF had just come out when I first picked up the series. I read AB after Crown of Midnight which worked out fine. I really think when you read that is just a matter of choice. I’ve reread with AB first and I liked that fine too

[@Risalynn87x]

Personally I did ACOTAR- ACOWAR, then jumped to TOG (with AB third tho I have opinions on that), back to finish ACOFAS and ACOSF before CC

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes!!! Love this! 💖

[@jackielowrey3032]

I’m on chapter 39 of Kingdom of Ash. 😭 I can’t read it fast enough. I didn’t feel as attached to this series until the tandem read. Omg now I understand the build up it really gets you invested by Kingdom of Ash.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Right!? Honestly might be the most “emotional” series I’ve ever read…

[@jackielowrey3032]

@@RubyJeanReadsidk what it is about mates but the deep romance of a couple being mated just feels so intense! I looooved that in Acotar and I was flabbergasted we got a mated couple in TOG. 😍

[@RubyJeanReads]

@jackielowrey3032 right!? Idk what about it but I LOVE IT

[@jackielowrey3032]

@@RubyJeanReadsUm I’ve never heard of an ACOTAR reference in TOG! Excuse me! I about screamed at my husband. Page 800-801 in kingdom of ash. That is 100% a description of Velaris AND a full on description of Rhys and Feyre! Why am I crying!? I don’t know a single spoiler so I am so shocked! 🤭 I have no idea how this book is going to end. Here I am commenting on KZbin at midnight because I don’t know anyone reading SJM lol. You are so sweet and always respond! Thank you Ruby 💕 I’m on chapter 103 now 😅

[@tyshindeldecker7800]

This was very helpful although I am audio booking these I might have to physically read 5-6

[@RubyJeanReads]

Yes! 110% recommend it!

[@ReggieMaya96]

Someone lied to me and my friends and we read CC 1 after ACOTAR series instead of TOG. I got through CC1 on willpower and my love for Supernatural/Fantasy content. It's very much Zootopia meets Season 9 Episode 20 of Supernatural "Bloodlines" mixed with a detective show. I can't wait to get through CC2 and 3 (since I'm already committed and really enjoyed the ending of CC1) and read TOG.

[@RubyJeanReads]

LOL this is the best description to CC1 I’ve heard yet 🤣

[@Addyterbrack]

I read (and will always recommend) reading Assassins blade fourth idk sm abt it js hits different fourth

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’ve heard that and am debating reading it then for my reread

[@Anonymousreaderpop]

Are you able to read Tower Of Dawn before Empire of Storms? That way you won’t be left on a cliff hanger, and you don’t have to do the Tandem Read.❤

[@RubyJeanReads]

Uhhhhhhh that’s actually a really great question… I could be wrong, but that last few chapter of tower of dawn take place minutes after empire of storms and I’m fairly certain it addresses the big plot twist at the end of empire of storms… that is NOT something you want spoiled. I’ll be rereading the tandem for my Entire Plot series soon, so I will look into this.

[@Anonymousreaderpop]

@@RubyJeanReads Okay, thank youuuu❤️

[@lauracarlton3197]

I read TOG first and have just started CC1 😅

[@RubyJeanReads]

If you can, read ACOTAR before CC2!

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

Some read The Assassin's Blade after Heir of Fire. (The Romantic reading order places The Assassin's Blade at the point where it'll make the most emotional impact for you.) I read it first because I bought the 8 book box set, and it was the first book. I will most likely read it first in rereads.

[@RubyJeanReads]

I think after Heir of Fire makes perfect sense!

[@mariannastephens8515]

Ugh! So even though I watched your video before jumping into TOG , I later referenced an image from reddit for the series reading order, because I can't retain information apparently. Anyways, this reddit image said to read "Assassin's Blade" after "Heir of Fire"! Welp, that's the order I accidently followed, and the whole time I was reading AB after HOF was torturus and made no sense. THEN I come back to this video and see you put it after "Crown of Midnight," which makes way more sense in my opinion. YEESH. Long story short to anyone watching this video, don't make the mistake that I did and follow this girl's advice!! Now off to finally read "Queen of Shadows"!! 😅

[@RubyJeanReads]

Queen of Shadows is my favorite!!! 😍

[@pruiz3564]

She is my new favorite author. If you like this should try some Marion Zimmer Bradly - Firebrand or any of the Avalon books

[@RubyJeanReads]

I’ve not heard of these! I can’t wait to research it on Goodreads and add it to my TBR! 🤭

[@riaxxxcore]

Also, the reason why Assasin’s blade on 3rd cause it’s the 3rd book she published in this series. First book came out in 2012 and the rest came a year after the other. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RubyJeanReads]

That’s a great point!

[@kateelizabeth5130]

So I read ACOTAR first but listened to the first 3 books thru audiobooks, so when I went out to buy the physical copies to be able to just read the last 2, I also bought CC (1 & 2) not even knowing what they were about. I also did not know TOG existed. When I say I was shocked 😂 cuz 1. ACOSF was my FAVE next to ACOMAF so it left me with an extreme book hangover and 2. That meant I was looking for smth similar to replace that and the MODERN fantasy was like WHIPLASH so I was highly confused by that lmao. I’m now halfway thru CC 2 and already bought the 3rd, and I am enjoying it! Still love acotar more so far but the books are good nonetheless. Good plots. I did also just order TOG (all 8 lmao) and I’m very excited for them bc although I love some good smut, I get much more attached and into the plots of it all and I’ve heard that’s what TOG is all about!! ( oh and wanted to say the vid was so helpful for encouraging me to read the 2nd to last couple books in tandem since I had heard of it but wasn’t sure, and also loved to hear I wasn’t alone in the whiplash of CC 😂 and the beginning being so hard to get thru. Subscribed!!)

[@RubyJeanReads]

You are too sweet! I love hearing everyone’s SJM stories 🥹 I cannot wait for you to read TOG! It might be my favorite ❤️

[@LuchoVega68]

I’m glad I started with The Assassins Blade first.

[@janiemartinez5429]

Thanks for the information. I did not know this series had sooo many books. I accidentally bought the first two books of the Crescent City books and was tempted to start reading that. I think I am going to start the ACOTOR book 📕 and go from there. I just got ACTOR from the Libby app I waited 3 months for it. I don’t have $$ to buy ebook. I can’t get physical copies because I don’t have space at home 🏠.

[@RubyJeanReads]

Libby is a LIFESAVER!!! Idk what I would do without it!

[@janiemartinez5429]

@@RubyJeanReads I agree. Even though it takes months to get this popular series. I will just take my time reading them.

[@Linmin_09]

Thank you so much for this!! I want to read Acotar so bad but because im a teenager my parents dont want me reading this book😭 so im going to start off reading Tog and maybe read crescent city after I read Acotar at some point in time. Thanks again!

[@RubyJeanReads]

TOG is for sure a good place to start! The Romance is WAY cleaner!

[@Linmin_09]

@@RubyJeanReads Phew!!

[@sfs825]

LOL. OOPS. I read ACOTAR 1-3, read CC 1+2, and now I am reading ACOSF before reading CC3. LOL. I have Throne of Glass, but haven't started it, yet. The end of CC2 made me squeeeeeee and inspired me to finish out the ACOTAR series. I had heard from so many people that ACOSF is mostly smut which turned me off, but I'm 60% done and disagree, I haven't been able to put the book down since I started it! If you're on the fence, read it!

[@bitterlemonade7360]

I JUST started reading Maas’ books and was lucky enough to start with ACOTAR. (Lucky me!) now I guess ToG is next. To keep my own sanity though, as I am a very poor reader, I listen to the audiobooks instead. Anyone having any recommendations on that front? Also how high is the spice level of ToG, I would like to be able to hold a straight face in public 😂 (I have no poker face what so ever)

[@RubyJeanReads]

YAY!!!! Spice is practically non-existent in TOG compared to ACOTAR! You won’t run into any till Empire of Storms anyways 👍🏼