ACOTAR contains approximately 115,000 words
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas spans about 115,000 words across its 416 pages. This young adult fantasy novel follows Feyre as she navigates the faerie world after killing a wolf in the woods. The book combines romance, action, and political intrigue in a reimagined Beauty and the Beast story.
Word count breakdown by book in the series
| Book | Word Count | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| A Court of Thorns and Roses | 115,000 | 416 |
| A Court of Mist and Fury | 145,000 | 624 |
| A Court of Wings and Ruin | 160,000 | 699 |
How ACOTAR compares to other fantasy novels
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: 77,000 words
- Throne of Glass: 113,000 words
- The Hunger Games: 99,000 words
Reading time and pacing
At an average reading speed of 250 words per minute, ACOTAR takes approximately 7.5 hours to complete. The novel's pacing features:
- Fast-paced opening with immediate conflict
- Middle section developing romance and world-building
- Climactic battle sequences in final chapters