Sarah J. Maas

State: Pennsylvania

Sarah J. Maas, born March 5, 1986, in New York City, is an American fantasy novelist. She began writing stories in high school and published her debut novel "Throne of Glass" at 16 on FictionPress.com. After graduating from Hamilton College in 2008 with a degree in creative writing and religious studies, she secured a publishing deal with Bloomsbury. Maas is best known for her expansive world-building in the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series, blending high-stakes adventure, romance, and fantasy. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, translated into dozens of languages. A TikTok sensation, Maas builds strong female characters navigating love, power, and magical realms. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance

Audiences: Adult, Young Adult