Bonus Chapters! Can’t live with them and can’t live without them. Over the years, Sarah J. Maas has released several bonus chapters as special releases or as promotional events with retail partners. They’re not essential to the plot but are fun sneak peeks into the characters’ lives. Below is a compilation of all her bonus chapters with a short description and a suggested reading order. Some have titles while others are just called ‘Character Bonus Chapter.’
Note: Descriptions may contain spoilers.
Table of Contents
How many bonus chapters does Throne of Glass have?
There are 6 total Bonus Chapters for Throne of Glass.
The Captain and the Prince
The Captain and the Prince is a conversation between Chaol and Prince Dorian discussing who will be chosen as the Prince’s champion. Read this between The Assassin’s Blade and Throne of Glass.
The Assassin and the Princess
The Assassin and the Princess is a quick shopping trip and bonding experience between Celaena and Nehemia. Read this between Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight.
The Assassin and the Captain
The Assassin and the Captain sees Celaena returning to the capital city after completing her first mission for the King. Captain Chaol questions her tardiness and they discuss her mission and their relationship. Read this between Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight.
Aelin and Rowan
Aelin trains with Rowan in Wendlyn, where their friendship deepens. When three Fae nobles arrive at Mistward, one with past ties to Rowan, Aelin learns more about his past and causes some sparks to fly. Read after Heir of Fire.
Aelin and Company
After a long journey, Aelin returns to Terrasen, only to find it scarred by Adarlan’s destruction. As her court travels through Oakwald Forest to Orynth, they remain hidden but are forced to risk entering a devastated village for supplies. What they find there is far more valuable than they expected. Read before Empire of Storms.
Chaol and Nesryn
Chaol Westfall travels to Antica to seek healing from the healers of the Torre Cesme. With war looming, he and Nesryn work to gain the support of Antica’s rulers for their allies back home. Their journey begins an effort that could change the course of the conflict. Read before Tower of Dawn.
How many bonus chapters does A Court of Thorns and Roses have?
There are 3 total Bonus Chapters for ACOTAR.
ACOMAF Wings and Embers: Nesta and Cassian (Target Exclusive)
Cassian, the confident Illyrian general, is sent to the human realm to deliver a message for Rhysand. There, he crosses paths again with Feyre’s strong-willed sister, Nesta, whose sharp wit has kept him intrigued since their first tense meeting. Read after Chapter 38 in A Court of Mist and Fury.
ACOSF Feyre and Rhysand (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
Feyre and Rhysand share a quiet, intimate moment during Starfall. They reflect on their journey, the challenges ahead, and their love for one another under the glittering night sky. Read after Chapter 21 in A Court of Silver Flames.
ACOSF Azriel (Books-A-Million Exclusive)
Azriel grapples with his feelings for Elain and the tension with his brothers. A fleeting moment with Elain leaves him conflicted, forcing him to confront the boundaries of his desires and his role within the Inner Circle. Read after Chapter 58 in A Court of Silver Flames.
Read Azriel’s Bonus Chapter.
How many bonus chapters does Crescent City have?
There are 8 total Bonus Chapters for Crescent City.
HOSAB Bryce and Hunt (Waterstone Exclusive)
Bryce and Hunt enjoy a rare moment of peace amidst the chaos, sharing quiet intimacy and playful banter. Read after House of Sky and Breath.
HOSAB Ruhn (Waterstone Exclusive)
Ruhn wrestles with his role in the rebellion and examines the weight of his responsibilities as a Fae prince. He grapples with the tension between duty and desire. Read after House of Sky and Breath.
Read Ruhn’s Bonus Chapter.
HOSAB Tharion (Target Exclusive)
Tharion reflects on the mounting pressure of his choices and the delicate balance he must maintain. The weight of past decisions bears down on him, particularly his time serving under the Viper Queen, where loyalty often came at a steep cost. Read after House of Sky and Breath.
Read Tharion’s Bonus Chapter.
HOFAS Bryce and Danika (Indie Bookstore Exclusive)
A deeper look into Bryce and Danika’s friendship and the moment Danika secretly tattoos the faerie horn onto Bryce’s back, a significant symbol of their bond and Bryce’s connection to the faerie world. Read before House of Flame and Shadow.
HOFAS Bryce, Nesta and Azriel (Walmart Exclusive)
Bryce unexpectedly ends up in the world of ACOTAR and meets Nesta and Azriel. The three of them share a tender moment and discuss their pasts and the struggles of their respective worlds. Read after chapter 16 of House of Flame and Shadow.
HOFAS Ember and Randall (Books-A-Million Exclusive)
Ember and Randall are pushed into the Fae Homeworld by Bryce, where they meet Nesta and Rhysand. After a tense conversation about Bryce’s motives, they all share a bonding moment. Ember and Nesta grow closer, while Randall bonds with Rhysand. Read after chapter 80 of House of Flame and Shadow.
HOFAS Bryce and Hunt (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
Bryce and Hunt share their first Christmas together. They bond over the holiday festivities, exchange gifts, and create meaningful memories, marking an important milestone in their relationship. Read after House of Flame and Shadow.
HOFAS Ruhn and Lidia (Target Exclusive)
Ruhn and Lidia reflect on their relationship and decides on their future together. Ruhn apologizes for bailing on Lidia’s dance at the Autumnal Equinox, and they share an emotional, tender moment as they work through past tensions. Read after House of Flame and Shadow.