Throne of Glassis a tough act to follow, and fans of Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy series may find themselves in a reading slump because of it. Books like Throne of Glass can be difficult to come by, even if other fantasy narratives feature similar archetypes and tropes. Like Maas’ Court of Thorns & Roses series, Throne of Glass holds a special place in many readers’ hearts, whether it’s because of its badass heroine, intricate world-building, or story about a lost queen retaking her kingdom.