The books that inspired Sarah J. Maas

Author Sarah J. Maas talks about why she stopped reading as a teen, and the books and online fandoms that made her love reading again and inspired Throne of Glass.

[@veselar4376]

The fact that she wrote fanfiction is just plain awesome

[@offrostandflames589]

It's funny because, I walked into a bookstore and walked out with Throne of Glass, and now I'm working on a novel of my own, because of you and your writing. I have to say, you've kind of spoilt me with teen fantasy. No one does what you can do, so I'll for ever be here thinking "Sarah J Maas did it better..." Oh and btw I got a friend to start reading tog. She's on CoM now and a huge Chaolaena shipper. *chuckles* just you wait. Just you wait

[@isarose1237]

Bookology dammit now I'm humming Hamilton.

[@adrianaafonso4689]

Xmas Lover girl wait to you get to a court of mist and fury and you won't be shipping feylin no more

[@megmoonfeather2301]

Fangirl2202 me too

[@megmoonfeather2301]

Xmas Lover agreed... anything BUT Feylin

[@audreyatkins1192]

Oh god, Feylin. Don't even get me started.

[@manonjann5896]

She's the reason I got into books when I was 13 and now I'm 17 and I still can't find a book character that can take Aelin's place in my heart. I don't know what I'll do once ToG ends (╯︵╰,)

[@HannahVirginiaMcRee]

Manon Jann falling kingdom series😍

[@sofiaavila1859]

Omg same

[@ewasmura4702]

You'll live on

[@ewasmura4702]

Been doing that for 3 days now, and I'm still alive

[@cyaniedae]

Thats how i feel to

[@75sol21]

Or really sexy High Lords

[@kyleebutler8923]

Aspen Copper ryhsand❤️

[@pinksuperstar2]

LOVE YOU SARAH. YOU'RE MY FAV AUTHOR

[@Cferal]

same, got into books mainly bcos of TOG (and PJO too😍)

[@fortnite_4738]

Sarah J Maas, thank you for writing such amazing books!

[@namithavinod5759]

Fairies, Unicorns and sexy Princes... finally someone put it into words... There is a HUGE HUGE HUGE difference between school books and the ones people actually LIKE to read...❤️❤️❤️

[@thebabblingb620]

Crazy to think that the inspiration you felt as a kid. Is now the inspiration that you provide to others. It's the circle of BOOKS!!!! (Insert Circle of Life music from The Lion King.)

[@Grace-lw1qs]

I want her hair. She's my fav author

[@TheAylin104]

"sexy princes" yes that is a requirement!

[@lydiademarek]

Shout out to your teacher who saw your potential and went out of their way to change your life course!

[@barbiee1118]

You made me love reading again

[@julianawilliams60]

Thank you Sarah. You've been an amazing inspiration for me.

[@hollyrobertson9880]

Sarah, your my favorite author. I love your books and you! Your are one of the best writers!

[@Lenalena87329]

Your books are the best books I've ever read! I have just finished Heir Of Fire and it was incredible!

[@adelinelupin-malfoy358]

Yes Throne of Glass inspired me in seventh grade. I have read so many books. I’m a HUGE HARY POTTER FAN! And when I read Throne of glass, I couldn’t get enough. It’s the only series I have ever been able to read over and over. I’m starting to write my own book about a siren girl. I really really was inspired by these novels. Sarah J Maas has forever changed my life. I’ll never be the same. She has forever caught my attention and made me realize that, being a teen nowadays, people don’t want nerdy kids they want popular cool kids and she’s helped me realize I’m a nerdy kid and I don’t care! I don’t care if I don’t go to parties and get drunk because I’m home writing or with my bestie. She’s made me feel like I belong in this world especially bringing Aelin/Celeana into my life. This heroine has forever changed me. She’s a chocolate lover, a bookaholic and a total badass who also enjoys music. This series, this author has made me a bigger person, a stronger person. I may not be the Assassin/queen Celeana is but I want to be like her. Aelin is my hero. She is my savior when I’m upset. Sarah j mass is my idol. I don’t wanna be creepy but I love this womens work, I love her writing style she’s just amazing. Many people don’t get that. Sarah, you have changed my life around. I’ve never been a very social butterfly, I don’t have many friends, but this book has been my friend and I don’t care if that makes me pathetic. This book has kept me feeling grounded. If there was any way I could exchange letters with Sarah or speak with her, I would. I’d do anything to speak with her, get her advice on writing. She’s my idol and it’s my dream to meet her, or to at least get a letter from her. I mean, I also wanna go into the TOG novels and live in their world but it’s kinda impossible in this age. I can go to that world in my mind but I hover and watch, I want to be able to interact with the characters. Thanks for everything Sarah. Thanks for your series’. Thank you.

[@jeannewarren8051]

Waiting for Tower Of Dawn. While I color my Throne Of Glass coloring book, and stick my Throne Of Glass Stickers on my wall, and write in my Throne Of Glass notebook... and trace Celeana/Aelin from the covers of the books... and cry myself to sleep because I have to wait a VERY LONG TIME (September) for the next book to come out.

[@hollygunnoe9230]

Jeanne Warren me too 😭😭😭

[@trinity2186]

Sarah is my version of her Garth Nix. You are my inspiration 💞

[@TheBookWasBetter420]

The fact that I actually relate to her makes me so happy! I did the same Airhead ditzy phase and I have always struggled with being either a girly girl or a tomboy

[@betsyh2803]

Super late to the game, but I picked up Sabriel at a book fair in 7th grade too! It's still my all time favorite book, i've read it almost every year since, so about 20 times. And that's totally awesome that you got to meet him and have your first copy signed! I'd fan girl HARD if that was me. I still have my much loved original copy as well. It's no wonder you've become a favorite author of mine knowing how he inspired you. You build extremely realistic worlds just like he does.

[@barboraviktorynova8601]

I love You and your style od writing. And I love all your series! 💓💓 You are the best!

[@oleander7635]

As a bookworm tomboy I'm confused with reading being associated with being a girly girl? I feel like that's not even an actual stereotype.

[@jadetrolland8095]

M. N. I think it's just not associated with tomboys, the image she was going for

[@blackstarstallionbooklover1095]

As a bookworm who is neither a girly girl nor a tomboy, I get what you’re saying.

[@annieky1401]

Sarah, you inspire me beyond reason! Thank you for writing the TOG & ACOTAR series. Thank you for all those characters that felt so real!

[@darryenncastellanos8972]

Ahh just reading TOG and I kept thinking it reminds of the Hero and the Crown. It’s one of my favorite books growing up! Love your books.

[@stuffnotyou]

Sailor moon and harry Potter crossover fan fic sounds awesome.

[@leilaahmed3449]

I am thirteen , and last year when I was in seventh grade a similar situation happened and I bought the throne of glass series and it’s my ultimate inspiration because I decided I want to write fantasy books too, she inspires me so much

[@jedibookmasterivy]

This is dear to my heart! The feelings you get when you connect to books!

[@cindaren79]

Ahhh I love The Hero and the Crown (and the Blue Sword) ❤️ I only discovered ACOTAR a couple weeks ago and became obsessed and read it through twice in a row, and I told my honey that I bet SJM was a Robin McKinley fan, there's just a certain vibe.

[@mikkiariat5910]

I was so pumped to see you liked "Sabriel." It was probably my favorite book as a young teenager, and still is very dear to me.

[@krystal_drawz1323]

Sara. your books changed my life

[@Jen-wx1li]

So much love Sarah!

[@elllysee]

Literally some of the infinite reasons why Sarah is my favorite author❤ she will always have a special place in the bookshelf of my heart🌙

[@Valkyrie-fd5tq]

I finished the ACOTAR series in about a month and a half. And during that time period my mom threatened to take my books away. She also said that I should be like a normal person and be on my phone or doing something else. 😂😂😂😭😂😂 and that she would feel bad if she had to take them away 😂

[@kelseygraham9569]

Honestly, SAME! I just slammed through Throne of Glass, and the A Court of Thornes and Roses series during quarantine. They are so good. The BEST novels I have ever read. As someone else commented before, I will forever be comparing other books to Sarah J Maas' novels thinking in my head, "She did it better". Also finished reading Crescent City, I think I'm gonna die from how long I have to wait for a sequel.

[@avasatasi2340]

I read ACOTAR - the entire trilogy - in four days. I don't think I left my room and my mom was so mad

[@candicejackson6070]

You're wonderful. Plain and simple.

[@tanvijha4245]

I read Throne of Glass on Fictionpress the first time. And I remember you gushing about Garth Nix's Sabriel in one of your ANs at the end of the chapter. I am constantly amazed by you and so proud of how you didn't give unlike so many of us. You go girl!

[@malory309]

So inspiring! You are one of my favorite authors.

[@imtired1499]

I did not understand the names of the books, can anyone tell me what they are called?

[@alyssa.h]

love you Sarah!

[@noramae1464]

Imagine how depressing life must be if u dont have a sarah j maas in ur life because YOU ARE SARAH J MAAS

[@megmoonfeather2301]

I have to ask, did Sarah ever read Warriors (the series by Erin Hunter)? Because Aelin is often called 'Fireheart' by Rowan, and the main character in the first series of Warriors was called 'Fireheart' I also noticed that one of Rolfie's ships was called the 'Tiger-star' and the main villain in Warriors was called 'Tigerstar'

[@megmoonfeather2301]

And warriors was published before Throne of Glass

[@zishatanzila8474]

She has ripped off from many other series. Look it up.

[@Meimoons]

@@zishatanzila8474 like what?

[@brielle7591]

Why do her books have so many readers, but so small viewers? I am truly disturbed.

[@shathat8299]

I still can't find a book that reaches upto like her books.Hoping for more amazing creations

[@sleeplesssongbird7625]

I would love to know if miss Sarah has ever read "The Black Jewels Trilogy" by Anne Bishop. I think she'd like it. Also thank you Sarah for your wonderful stories. ❤

[@esvobod2]

She has mentioned that she has in a Twitter thread. Also I think she more than liked it, considering how much of the later ACOTAR books "borrow" from the series

[@sleeplesssongbird7625]

@@esvobod2 Oh, I didn't know that. 😶 I'm still a relatively new fan.

[@ellygreen244]

I’m working on a fantasy novel of my own after your books inspired me to broaden my writing from poetry to this!! Thank you so much. Also, does anyone else in the comments feel way less weird writing fanfiction now that we know Sarah wrote fanfiction??

[@mariacsle]

MY QUEEN

[@iknoorkhurana5783]

Could you please come to Australia for book signing?

[@lauracaron1645]

QUEEN

[@paigerobinson7013]

Thanks you Sarah for inspiring me to write my own book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kamitube]

Sailor Moon x Harry Potter fanfic omg 😂 loved both when I was a kid but never imagined it together hahaha

[@chloetwintheii3872]

I was not the biggest reader for a long while and I found it hard to concentrate and focus if I did try but as soon as I started reading your series it’s become so much easier for me and I’ve learnt to rly lov books. I mean now, half the time my head is stuck in a book and I can’t imagine life without them, especially your series.

[@jaimeophelia3747]

My greatest dream is to be an Author...

[@vivaciouslyla9294]

I'm twelve years old and you've really inspired me to start reading again. I, too, stopped reading in sixth grade because of the backclash I might get, or people may not like me for who I am, so I let my insecurities get the best of me. But now, the summer before seventh grade, and after scrolling through so many videos like this one, I decided to make a trip to the library and since then I have been reading so many books. The first two books of your court series, the Divergent trilogy, Hunger Games, etc. I also read many comments online stating that it's pretty much impossible to write a book as a young teen. Is that true? I have so many ideas about what I want to write, but will I be able to write a book in my years of Highschool? I don't really know how to get an editor, agent, or publish my book yet, and I am not sure if someone will explain how it works or if I'll eventually learn during Highschool. :/

[@sailorainbow]

Hey, don't worry! I started writing when I was 14, and no matter what age are you, writing is something everybody can do. It is sometimes hard with all the homework, and essays and studying, but if you have enough will that ins't going to be a problem. Good luck writing!

[@thepotterofdistrict1277]

this exactly the same as my story every single word

[@jordanker-fox]

I also started writing fantasy in 7th grade.

[@StarsTogether]

This piece is enlightening, but the book? A revelation. "Stars Aligned" by Olivia Whitestone

[@aimidej9926]

Oh my god I love you

[@thebeesknees2348]

I feel Sara J Maas is the reason why I right.

[@mickey-zq5st]

Luna Michaelis write*

[@uwu4146]

The irony is killing me.

[@navin4984]

Okay. You're not allowed to write anymore. You're allowed to wrong.

[@Orange_684]

You ‘re so inspiring!

[@lolmclol8077]

I love this girl, she keeps it real

[@jazs9882]

Wow So I guess there's a reason why I love her books so much... she's a huge fangirl for Sabriel and Garth Nix. It makes so much sense XD

[@flametorch824]

Sarah j. Maas how do you WRITE a book and where do you get ideas...I'm aiming to be an author

[@nicoleramos5964]

You must read and be on the look out for ideas. Write even if its just random words... sometimes writting is like pottery. You first have to grab a massive piece of clay and mold it. It takes time to come up with a story, patience is needed. And lots of determination. Imagine multiple different scenarios for a scene if you are uncertain of the future. And over think a lot of detail of your novel. That's what I do when writting. (I dont always imagine multiple scenarios since my ideas are more concrete now.)

[@KatelynMcNeely]

i love that she basically said she wrote y/n fanfiction

[@AppleOceanus]

This sparks curiosity; the related book will ignite passion. "Stars Aligned" by Olivia Whitestone

[@eg6243]

I just read Sabriel, It was such an amazing book!

[@akaila_r]

One of the reasons I like her (other than her amazing books and creativity) is because she is so real

[@lolmclol8077]

Btw, just as those books inspired you, your books inspire me

[@ASouthern419]

Shes amazing! She’s my girl crush 😍

[@aretapf]

Did u read LOTR and played RPG? I somehow see some of that universe in ToG.

[@khoo7732]

I have the most dog eared, yellow copy of sabriel from when I was around 9-10. I love it as much now and has been passed around to so many friends in the years!

[@gravymaze3610]

She looks like a cool math teacher

[@CJ-hp5vc]

Im 14 years old and I NEVER used to read, but i write. My father told me that i have to "suck it up get a book and read it in a month." So i was looking in Kmart and i loved the look of your book Throne of glass and Hair of fire. Trust me i had no idea it was a set and i was not planning on reading it. Perhaps the first and last chapters so i could say "done" and give him a ruff idea of what the book was about. But we had more shopping to do so i read the first chapter and i thought to myself that it was amazing. I read it in two days, then we got crown of midnight a couple days ago and now im on Hair of fire. Because of you, i now love to read (when im comfy and if possible have some chocolate in my hand) i want to thank you for that. What you write is similar to what i write so i think thats why i love your books so much. I do wonder: how do you come up with such great names? And i hear that your book series is becoming a TV show, is this true? Love your work and please keep writing so fantasticly.

[@CJ-hp5vc]

Heir** sorry about the spelling, voice-to-text gets confused sometimes. Sorry

[@asthasamal1812]

I like writing writing contemporary stories but Throne of Glass made me wanna write fantasy stories. Sarah J Maas, you have inspired me.

[@susanagarcia6121]

Sou do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@vibushar3310]

I can relate 100%

[@greenwolf4630]

Dear Shara J.Maas You don't know me, but i want to thank you for inspiring me to write the trilogy i now write Called the Star trilogy. I love your books and have all of them Thank for everything👏

[@katrinagomez7730]

I totally relate with Sarah, I also have that mix of girly-girl and tomboy side of me. And I REALLY hate when someone says "You're a tomboy." they think you're already a trans or gay. Like people, tomboys are girls who ACT like boys, not literally ARE boys. Anyways, Sarah, I looooove your books! I've been reading Assassin's Blade since I was nine. I was also a lover of books, especially thick ones. I randomly picked out a book which is TAB, and I thought the summary was cool, so I bought it. And from then on, i've read the book repeatedly. Then, on Summer of 2017, I've bought Throne of Glass. Then the next few months are Crown of Midnight. Then on November was Heir of Fire. Then on December, my mom bought me Queen of Shadows. (Btw, i've just finished it on January of 2018), then also on december i bought EOS!! And i'm currently reading it!! It's sooooooo cool!! The plot twists were amazing!

[@l.swanstrom2848]

I just finished the Sabriel series

[@JulEnglefaris]

My mom was great like that where she never policed what I read or ever censored the books. More parents should be like that.

[@ailany5925]

apaixonada por trono de vidro 😍😍

[@dasamurai2086]

Aelin inspired me to become an assassin

[@blackstarstallionbooklover1095]

I love books. I read Harry Potter when I was 7, Percy Jackson when I was 8..you get it, right. But my favourite up till now is Throne of Glass. I’m sorry to finish the series. The only series’ that I think rivals it is Warrior Cats. I love this series, thank you Sarah J. Maas for writing ToG

[@abbeymabon869]

is sarah looking at notes

[@summarauza.argonza2200]

💗

[@Ekrapf21]

TAMORA PEIRCE AND GARTH NIX

[@MORPHEUSOFTHEREALWORLD]

Hey Literally i am playing in your hands I mean i literally can't get the hell out of you writings... Your series are not letting me go wherever i want to go .... I am your biggestest fan.... i am waiting for you to write a series like TOG again... I didn't get one point that do you named this series as THRONE OF GLASS... there is so little about glass throne.. and all that .. but whatever. . ACOTOR series is great and CRESCENT CITY i just sarted... I am ceazy about you and looking forward to write a book or series... I don't know how .. i am just 15 ... but i will write one soon in my early 20's.... Love you♡♡♡

[@MORPHEUSOFTHEREALWORLD]

I mean crazy*

[@Julia-gl7zu]

The way she talks about those books are how I feel about TOG and ACOTAR

[@mur2932]

wow, sarah. whan an intellectual.

[@salmahahmed4672]

Does anyone think that tog is influenced by like, a song of ice and fire series?

[@elloydsart]

I feel like ur novels did the same to me.

[@alikassira9415]

Sometimes i wonder who's the real Queen. Sarah J Maas or J.K Rowling !!!

[@nikolagacek2348]

Fatima Kassira Sarah j Maas tbh

[@navin4984]

J.K Rowling opened the doors so she is the real Queen.

[@allialbert1015]

Sarah

[@mt6897]

LMAO Rowling wins in every way. Is that even a real question?.

[@cerysmorgan8532]

Sarah j maas

[@weebsama5120]

Got a couple of friends to start readin throne of glass, and all three of us are waiting for Kingdom of Ash

[@lidcall0909]

That teachers amazing

[@MORPHEUSOFTHEREALWORLD]

I read your 11 books in 3 months

[@lurai3920]

How old are people in 7th grade ? I dont know the american school system

[@k.w.2379]

12 to 13

[@emilyshi2825]

Do you have a fan mail address?

[@blackstarstallionbooklover1095]

Umm, also I finished the series in two weeks. I’m a fast reader...💙🐺

[@januarywynter6632]

really sexy princes im WEAK