Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas has revealed the release dates for two highly anticipated books in her popular romantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), after a five-year wait. In an interview on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Maas announced that the follow-up to 2021’s A Court of Silver Flames will be available on Oct. 27, with a seventh book set for release on Jan. 12, 2027.
Maas described the upcoming story as significant and unexpectedly poured out of her as she started writing. The series, which revolves around three sisters in a captivating yet perilous Fae world, will unfold in four parts across three books, encouraging readers to view it as one extensive narrative rather than a trilogy.
With over 75 million books sold worldwide in 40 languages, Maas, known for her Crescent City and Throne of Glass series, is credited with propelling the romantasy genre’s popularity, particularly through BookTok. Bloomsbury, Maas’s publisher, experienced a significant surge in shares following the announcement, emphasizing the high anticipation among fans for the upcoming releases.
Acknowledging the long-awaited sixth ACOTAR book, Maas expressed the challenges she faced in the writing process due to various life events but finally found the right story that flowed rapidly from her. While she didn’t disclose the titles or covers for the new books, she hinted at the vastness of the narrative, necessitating its expansion into three separate works.
Fans, including book influencers and celebrities, have expressed immense excitement at the news of the release dates, eagerly anticipating the continuation of the beloved series. Online communities and social media platforms have been buzzing with enthusiasm, with fans eagerly counting down to the upcoming book releases.
The upcoming books’ announcement has sparked widespread joy and anticipation within the fan community, setting the stage for a highly awaited continuation to Maas’s captivating fantasy romance series.