Sarah J. Maas Announces 2 New 'ACOTAR' Books

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In a recent podcast interview, bestselling author Sarah J. Maas revealed that two new books in her A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series are on the way. A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 will be released on October 27, 2026, and A Court of Thorns and Roses 7 will follow on January 12, 2027. While details on the plots and characters are still under wraps, fans are already speculating about the direction the series will take.

Why it matters

The ACOTAR series has developed a passionate fanbase since the first book was published in 2015. The announcement of two new installments in quick succession is sure to delight readers who have been eagerly awaiting more from the fantasy world of Prythian.

The details

During her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Maas shared that she initially intended to write the new books as one long novel, but the story grew so extensive that it had to be divided into multiple volumes. The sixth book will be 352 pages, while the seventh is slated to be a whopping 928 pages. Maas also revealed that a summer spent in Big Sky, Montana helped her find the inspiration she needed to write the new books.

• A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 will be released on October 27, 2026.
• A Court of Thorns and Roses 7 will be released on January 12, 2027.

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What’s next

Preorder links for the new ACOTAR books are now live on retailers like Amazon and the publisher's official site, where the books are slightly discounted. Fans are already speculating about the potential plot lines and characters that will be featured in the upcoming installments.