Sarah J. Maas Announces Two New ACOTAR Books After Five-Year Wait
The long-awaited moment has arrived for devotees of the bestselling romantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses. Author Sarah J. Maas has officially confirmed the release of two new novels in the beloved franchise, ending a suspenseful five-year gap since the last installment.
Release Dates and Fan Excitement
During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, 4 March, Maas disclosed that the sixth book in the series will be published on 27 October this year, with the seventh following on 12 January. "It took me a while to find the right story and find the right headspace," Maas explained. "What poured out of me was this, and it poured out of me very quickly."
The announcement has ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the global fanbase. Amy Ashman Carter, a prominent BookTok creator known as GeminiBookish with nearly one million likes on her content, expressed her anticipation. "I'm really excited," she told The Independent. "I'm holding out hope that there will be surprise crossover characters from Throne of Glass and Crescent City."
The Phenomenal Success of ACOTAR
Since its debut in 2015, the A Court of Thorns and Roses series has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, often compared to iconic franchises like Harry Potter. The books follow 19-year-old Feyre Archeron as she is taken to the faerie realm of Prythian by an immortal being, blending fantasy with steamy romance.
Bloomsbury Publishing, Maas's publisher, has confirmed that the new novels will deliver more "romance, danger and intrigue" for readers. The franchise has achieved remarkable commercial success, selling 38 million copies worldwide over the past 11 years. Its popularity has been significantly amplified by BookTok, the TikTok community of book enthusiasts, which has championed the series for its addictive storytelling and adult themes.
Impact and Cultural Significance
Ashman Carter, a fan for over a decade, highlighted the series' role as a gateway to fantasy for many readers. "It has the same bingeable quality as books we grew up with, like The Hunger Games and Divergent, but in a more adult setting because there's smut in it," she noted. "The way SJM writes is totally addictive and unputdownable."
She also remarked on the widespread appeal of the books, stating, "It's reached that level of popularity where it's hard to take a train or sit on a beach without seeing one of her books in someone's hand. I think ACOTAR has brought a lot of people together."
With the upcoming releases, Maas continues to solidify her status as one of Bloomsbury's most successful authors, promising to captivate both longtime followers and new readers with her expansive fantasy universe.
