Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fantasy novels. Her works have captivated millions of readers around the world with her unique and gripping storytelling style. Her most notable works include the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Maas was born on March 5, 1986, in New York City. She grew up in Manhattan and attended Hamilton College in Upstate New York. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in creative writing and publishing. While studying, she began writing her first novel, Throne of Glass, which was eventually published in 2012. After the success of her debut novel, she went on to write the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, which was released in 2015.

Maas’ journey to becoming an author was not an easy one. She started writing at a young age and was always passionate about it. However, it wasn’t until she was in college that she decided to pursue it seriously. During this time, she faced rejections from publishers and agents but never let that discourage her from her goal.

Throne of Glass, her first book, was originally posted on the online writing platform, FictionPress. It gained immense popularity and caught the attention of a literary agent who helped her publish the book. The novel tells the story of Celaena Sardothien, a teenage assassin, who is summoned to a competition to become the King’s Champion. The series consists of seven books and has been praised for its unique world-building and complex characters.

After the success of her first series, Maas decided to write a new one based on the myth of Beauty and the Beast. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series tells the story of Feyre, a mortal who stumbles into a magical world inhabited by powerful faeries. The series has four books and has been praised for its romance, action, and intricate world-building.

Maas’ books have been translated into over 35 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She has won multiple awards, including the 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards Best Young Adult Fantasy for Heir of Fire, and the 2015 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Fantasy Romance for A Court of Wings and Ruin.

What sets Maas’ books apart is not just the fantasy and magical elements but the strong female characters that she creates in her stories. Celaena and Feyre are not just pretty faces but complex characters with a large range of emotions that readers can relate to.

Maas is an active presence on social media and engages with her fans regularly. She is also vocal about her advocacy for mental health and her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She uses her platform to normalize discussions around mental health and encourage her fans to seek help when needed.

In 2020, Maas released her first adult fantasy series, Crescent City, which follows the story of a half-human, half-Fae girl living in a world devastated by war. The first book in the series, House of Earth and Blood, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list.

Sarah J. Maas’ writing is a confluence of strong feminist themes, intricate world-building, complex characters, and compelling plotlines. Her books are not just for fans of the fantasy genre but also anyone who loves a good story. Her stories are proof that with hard work and perseverance, dreams can become a reality.