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Heir of Fire

by Sarah J. Maas

4.2 out of 5, from 1,518 ratings from Hardcover readers

Third in a young-adult fantasy series. Celaena, once the king's chosen assassin, is sent to a foreign land and must come to terms with her past and her powers, while the king's darkness spreads at home.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2014
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
565
Format
Book 3 of 7 in Throne of Glass
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Read this if you like a long fantasy series where the heroine, the cast and the stakes all keep growing.

Skip this if you haven't read the earlier books, because the story depends on them and several viewpoints have separated.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Grief

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Genocide
  • Blood
  • Death of parent
  • Animal cruelty
  • Animal death
  • Mental illness
  • Suicidal thoughts

Quick answers about Heir of Fire

What is Heir of Fire about?
Third in a young-adult fantasy series. Celaena, once the king's chosen assassin, is sent to a foreign land and must come to terms with her past and her powers, while the king's darkness spreads at home.
Who should read Heir of Fire?
Read it if you like a long fantasy series where the heroine, the cast and the stakes all keep growing. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier books, because the story depends on them and several viewpoints have separated.
How long and how fast is Heir of Fire?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 565 pages, first published in 2014.
Does Heir of Fire have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Grief.
Can I borrow Heir of Fire for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Heir of Fire; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Heir of Fire?
Readers who liked it often move on to Six of Crows, An Ember in the Ashes, Fourth Wing.

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