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3 Books Like Throne of Glass

If you loved Sarah J. Maas's an assassin heroine, court intrigue, and a story that grows into an epic fantasy, start here.

A good next read doesn't have to repeat the same plot. These suggestions follow different connections to Throne of Glass; use the explanation beside each pick to find the experience you want more of.

The picks below come from linked reading discussions and read-alike sources. “Why try it” explanations are editorial summaries. Order is a browsing guide, not a measured similarity ranking. How we choose →

Reading note: these lists may include adult romance and darker material. Check individual book descriptions and content notes before choosing.

Daughter of No WorldsCarissa Broadbent
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Daughter of No Worlds

by Carissa Broadbent

Why try it

A reader compares its heroine’s difficult past and growing importance to the wider fantasy world.

Blood & SteelHelen Scheuerer
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Blood & Steel

by Helen Scheuerer

Why try it

Suggested in the discussion for readers seeking another fantasy romance series.

House of Earth and BloodSarah J. Maas
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House of Earth and Blood

by Sarah J. Maas

Why try it

The Crescent City series appears among the thread’s follow-up suggestions.

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Which book should I read after Throne of Glass?

Start with the connection you want to keep: an assassin heroine, court intrigue, and a story that grows into an epic fantasy. Read the reasons above rather than treating the first suggestion as a universal best match. A change of tone or pacing can make a book feel very different even when the themes overlap.

Are these sequels or independent recommendations?

This is a read-alike list, rather than a reading order for Throne of Glass. Some suggestions begin their own series. Check the linked book information for the appropriate starting volume and whether the series is complete.

Where do these suggestions come from?

The sources below informed this list. Individual recommendations link back to the discussion or read-alike page in which they appeared. Connections are described in our own words; inclusion does not imply unanimous reader agreement.

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