The Quill #7: Recommended Reads #2

As someone who doesn’t often stick with many singular authors, Sarah J. Maas is the only individual where I have bought every single one of her books. I had first found her through TikTok, where all three of her series were blowing up (and still are). It took me a while to cave in, but in the end, I’m ecstatic that I did.

Maas is the brilliant creator behind the Throne of Glass series, the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, and the Crescent City series, Each series offers something unique, but they all have her signature style of intricate world-building, immersive storytelling, and, of course, romance. Throne of Glass is targeted at young adults, but her other series are more explicit. I loved reading her books because of the strong female lead representation. Whether it’s Celaena from Throne of Glass, Feyre from ACOTAR, or Bryce from Crescent City, Maas creates protagonists who are not only powerful and feminine, but also deeply relatable. These characters face difficult situations and make plenty of mistakes, but they still grow through their journeys. It’s so easy to get emotionally invested in every character Maas writes. If you are considering reading through the “Maas universe,” I recommend starting with Throne of Glass. All the series are interconnected, so it’s great to read through them all.

Maas started writing when she was just 16, and since then, she has become a bestselling author with an extremely dedicated fanbase. With nearly 40 million books sold, she is an inspiration to many aspiring writers.