Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas has unveiled the release dates for two highly anticipated additions to her popular romantasy series, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (ACOTAR), after a five-year wait. During an interview on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Maas announced that the sequel to 2021’s “A Court of Silver Flames” will hit shelves on October 27, with a seventh book following on January 12, 2027.
Describing the upcoming storyline as immense, Maas expressed how the narrative flowed from her unexpectedly as she delved into the writing process. The new entries will continue the fantasy romance saga revolving around three sisters in a perilous Fae realm, spanning across four parts within three books, including ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7, along with an unnamed third book.
Having sold over 75 million books worldwide in 40 languages, Maas, known for her acclaimed “Crescent City” and “Throne of Glass” series, is credited with propelling the romantasy genre to new heights, particularly on platforms like BookTok during the pandemic. Bloomsbury, Maas’s publishing house, witnessed a significant surge in shares following the announcement, with Nigel Newton, Bloomsbury’s CEO, expressing excitement over the unprecedented release schedule.
Acknowledging the prolonged wait for the sixth ACOTAR installment, Maas emphasized the personal growth and challenges she navigated while crafting the story. While details on titles and covers remain undisclosed, Maas hinted at the complexity of the narrative, necessitating a trilogy format to fully capture its depth and scope.
Enthusiastic fans, eager to reunite with beloved characters and explore new plot developments, flooded social media with expressions of joy and anticipation upon learning the release dates. From Instagram announcements to enthusiastic Reddit threads, fans and influencers alike celebrated the news, highlighting the rarity of an author releasing two books within such a short timeframe.
