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Sarah J. Maas

サラ・ジェイ・マース

Sara J. Māsu

Aliases: Sarah Janet Maas

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1986-03-05 （New York City）
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Religion
Judaism
Residence History
Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City → New York City

Career

Occupations
Author, Fantasy author
Active Years
2012-2024
Affiliations
Bloomsbury Publishing
Influenced By
Garth Nix, Robin McKinley
Influenced
J.K. Rowling (compared)
Nominations
Nominated for numerous Goodreads Choice Awards and others

Education

Hamilton College
Creative Writing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Period: 2004-2008
Year of Graduation: 2008
Country: United States
magna cum laude

Awards

Goodreads Choice Awards
2015
Work: Queen of Shadows
Category: Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2016
Work: A Court of Mist and Fury
Category: Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2017
Work: A Court of Wings and Ruin
Category: Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2018
Work: Kingdom of Ash
Category: Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2020
Work: House of Earth and Blood
Category: Fantasy
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2021
Work: A Court of Silver Flames
Category: Fantasy
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2022
Work: House of Sky and Breath
Category: Fantasy
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won
Goodreads Choice Awards
2024
Work: House of Flame and Shadow
Category: Romantasy
Organization: Goodreads
Result: Won

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Throne of Glass

2012 Fantasy

A retelling of Cinderella where the protagonist is an assassin sent to kill the prince.

Female empowermentMorally gray charactersDetailed world-building

A Court of Thorns and Roses

2015 Romantic Fantasy

Loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast in a faerie world with romance and adventure.

RomanceFemale agencyMagic and fate
Adaptations
  • [TV series] A Court of Thorns and Roses (2021)

House of Earth and Blood

2020 Adult Fantasy

First in Crescent City series, mystery in a modern fantasy city.

Diverse societySupernatural romanceConspiracy

Bibliography

  • The Assassin's Blade
  • Throne of Glass
  • Crown of Midnight
  • Heir of Fire
  • Queen of Shadows
  • Empire of Storms
  • Tower of Dawn
  • Kingdom of Ash
  • A Court of Thorns and Roses
  • A Court of Mist and Fury
  • A Court of Wings and Ruin
  • A Court of Frost and Starlight
  • A Court of Silver Flames
  • House of Earth and Blood
  • House of Sky and Breath
  • House of Flame and Shadow
  • Catwoman: Soulstealer

Translations of Works

  • Translated into 40 languages

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Detailed imaginary world-buildingPleasingly familiar writing with surprisesStrong character development
Recurring Motifs
RomanceEmpowering female heroinesMorally gray characters

Legacy

Has sold more than 75 million copies, translated into 40 languages. Reigning queen of romantasy, inspiring passionate fans.

In Popular Culture

  • Books banned in Utah public schools
  • Popular on BookTok

Quotes

  • The sense of discovery is why I love writing so much. It's a total thrill for me.
    Source: Interview (2020)

Trivia

  • Began writing Throne of Glass at age 16.
  • Adopted by Catholic mother and Jewish father, raised Jewish.
  • Graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College with BA in creative writing.