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A Court of Wings and Ruin

by Sarah J. Maas

4.2 out of 5, from 2,152 ratings from Hardcover readers

The third book follows its heroine as she goes undercover in an enemy court while her allies prepare for a war that is now unavoidable. Loyalties are tested across the continent as the invasion approaches.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2017
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
728
Format
Book 3 of 5 in A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Read this if you are already invested in the series and want a big, battle-driven installment with a lot of payoff.

Skip this if you haven't read the earlier books, since it relies on them heavily.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • War
  • Sexual content
  • Death
  • Torture

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Death of parent
  • Sexual violence
  • Toxic relationship
  • Murder
  • Genocide
  • Biphobia

Quick answers about A Court of Wings and Ruin

What is A Court of Wings and Ruin about?
The third book follows its heroine as she goes undercover in an enemy court while her allies prepare for a war that is now unavoidable. Loyalties are tested across the continent as the invasion approaches.
Who should read A Court of Wings and Ruin?
Read it if you are already invested in the series and want a big, battle-driven installment with a lot of payoff. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier books, since it relies on them heavily.
How long and how fast is A Court of Wings and Ruin?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 728 pages, first published in 2017.
Does A Court of Wings and Ruin have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, War, Sexual content, Death, Torture.
Can I borrow A Court of Wings and Ruin for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Court of Wings and Ruin; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after A Court of Wings and Ruin?
Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Mist and Fury, The Priory of the Orange Tree, Mockingjay.

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