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Bestselling author announces long-awaited ACOTAR sequels
Sarah J Maas, the American writer behind the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, has revealed plans for two new novels in the franchise, set to release later this year and early 2027.
Updated 5 March - Clarification: This marks Maas's first ACOTAR release since 2021, though she has published other works in the interim.
Expansive new storyline spans multiple books
Maas shared the news during an appearance on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, describing the upcoming narrative as "big-really, really big."
The author explained that the story will unfold across three books-ACOTAR 6, ACOTAR 7, and an unannounced fourth installment-with the first two arriving in October 2026 and January 2027, respectively.
"It came out of me in a way that surprised me... It's meant to be read ideally as one massive, massive story as opposed to like in a trilogy."
Sarah J Maas
She emphasized that the arcs won't conclude neatly within each book, comparing the structure to an expanded, interconnected saga rather than a traditional trilogy.
Romantasy genre gains momentum with Maas's influence
Maas, 40, has sold over 75 million books worldwide, with translations in 40 languages. Her works blend romance and fantasy, a hybrid genre dubbed "romantasy" that has surged in popularity, partly driven by discussions on TikTok's #BookTok community.
Her other notable series include Throne of Glass (eight books) and Crescent City (three books). While she debuted in 2015, her readership expanded significantly during the pandemic.
Release timeline and fan expectations
The first of the two announced books will arrive in October 2026, followed by the second in January 2027. Maas's last ACOTAR installment was published in 2021, making this a rare back-to-back release for the series.
Fans can expect the new works to continue the sprawling, character-driven storytelling that has defined the franchise, with Maas hinting at a more ambitious narrative structure than her previous trilogies.
