What to Read After Crescent City

Finished House of Flame and Shadow? Here's what to read next, from Maas's other worlds to dark academia and urban fantasy.

Back to the correct Crescent City reading order.

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas • 7 books

Essential if you haven't read it: House of Sky and Breath crosses over with the ACOTAR world.

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2. Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas • 8 books

Sarah J. Maas's first series, and a must for Crescent City fans.

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3. Ninth House (Alex Stern)

Leigh Bardugo • 3 books

Dark adult fantasy about secret magic societies at Yale. The finale, Dead Beat, is out now.

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4. From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout • 8 books

Big, romance-driven fantasy with gods, secrets and huge twists.

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5. Gods & Monsters

Amber V. Nicole • 5 books

A powerful heroine, high-stakes action and a dark romance with gods.

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6. Zodiac Academy

Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti • 10 books + companions

A long, twisty fae academy series with a huge fandom.

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7. Crowns of Nyaxia

Carissa Broadbent • 5 books

Vampire kingdoms, deadly politics and a romance across a whole world of gods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I read after Crescent City?

Our top pick is A Court of Thorns and Roses: Essential if you haven't read it: House of Sky and Breath crosses over with the ACOTAR world. Other good next reads include Throne of Glass, Ninth House (Alex Stern), From Blood and Ash.

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