History of Sarah J. Maas in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 4, 2026

Sarah J. Maas is a highly successful American fantasy author, best known for her series *Throne of Glass*, *A Court of Thorns and Roses*, and *Crescent City*. She has sold over 75 million copies of her books worldwide, with her work translated into 40 languages. Her popularity firmly places her among the top authors in the fantasy genre.

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March 5, 1986: Sarah J. Maas's Birth

On March 5, 1986, Sarah Janet Maas was born. She is an American fantasy author known for her series Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City.

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2008: Graduation from Hamilton College

In 2008, Sarah J. Maas graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College with a degree in creative writing and a minor in religious studies.

2008: Sending novel to agents

In 2008, Sarah J. Maas sent her novel to agents.

2009: Signing with Literary Agency and Writing A Court of Thorns and Roses

In 2009, Sarah J. Maas signed with Tamar Rydzinski of The Laura Dail Literary Agency. In 2009, she also wrote the first book of her series "A Court of Thorns and Roses", although it was not published until 2015.

March 2010: Throne of Glass Purchased by Bloomsbury Publishing

In March 2010, Throne of Glass was purchased by Bloomsbury Publishing, who later purchased two additional books in the series.

May 30, 2010: Marriage to Josh Wasserman

On May 30, 2010, Sarah J. Maas married Josh Wasserman.

2015: Publication of A Court of Thorns and Roses

In 2015, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas's second fantasy series, was published. It is a loose retelling of "Beauty and the Beast".

May 16, 2018: Announcement of Crescent City Series

On May 16, 2018, Sarah J. Maas announced her first adult fantasy series, Crescent City.

October 23, 2018: Release of Kingdom of Ash

On October 23, 2018, Kingdom of Ash, the final book in the Throne of Glass series, was released. The finished series comprised seven books plus the novella collection.

2018: Birth of Son

In 2018, Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman had a son.

March 3, 2020: Release of House of Earth and Blood

On March 3, 2020, House of Earth and Blood, the first book in the Crescent City series, was released by Bloomsbury.

2020: Maas discusses writing and book classification

In 2020, Sarah J. Maas discussed her love for writing and expressed surprise that "A Court of Thorns and Roses" had been classified as young adult.

February 16, 2021: Publication of A Court of Silver Flames

On February 16, 2021, A Court of Silver Flames, the fifth book in the series A Court of Thorns and Roses and the first of the spin-offs, was published.

February 15, 2022: Release of House of Sky and Breath

On February 15, 2022, House of Sky and Breath, the second book in the Crescent City series, was released. It later won the Best Fantasy award for Goodreads Choice Awards in 2022.

2022: Birth of Daughter

In 2022, Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman had a daughter.

January 30, 2024: Release of House of Flame and Shadow

On January 30, 2024, House of Flame and Shadow, the third installment of the Crescent City series, was released.

February 2024: A Court of Thorns and Roses TV series no longer in active development

As of February 2024, the television series adaptation of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Hulu is no longer in active development.

August 2024: Books Removed from Utah Schools

In August 2024, the Utah State Board of Education announced six of Sarah J. Maas's books could not be held in libraries or classrooms at public schools or charter schools due a new state law against material deemed sensitive, pornographic, or obscene.