Sarah J. Maas Confirms Release Dates for ACOTAR Books 6 and 7
Fans of the beloved fantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses are celebrating after author Sarah J. Maas revealed the exact release dates for the next two instalments. The announcement, made during her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, has sent waves of excitement through the literary community.
Three New Books in the Pipeline
During the podcast interview, Maas disclosed that three new books are currently in development for the ACOTAR series. She confirmed that two of these will be released in the coming months, with ACOTAR 6 scheduled for October 27 and ACOTAR 7 set for January 12, 2027. The author explained that the extensive length of the upcoming story necessitated splitting it into multiple volumes.
"As I started writing this in like this energy vortex, like it came outta me in a way that surprised me," Maas shared. "By the time I reached the end of part one, it was like 400 pages long. So I decided I wasn't gonna approach this project from a traditional format of a book."
Why the Story Expanded Beyond a Single Volume
Maas elaborated on her creative process, revealing that the narrative kept growing beyond initial expectations. "What if this story, like, what if this book was really long?" she pondered. "What if it took me more than a thousand pages to tell the story that needed to be told, the arc that I wanted to create from start to finish?"
She emphasized that the characters and plot deserved more than rushed deadlines, stating: "They deserve my best self. They deserve the right moment. When the moment came, what I thought would be one book... very quickly became something else. The story just kept expanding."
Fan Reactions to the Announcement
Following the podcast, Maas took to Instagram to share her gratitude with fans. "I wish I had the words to express how grateful I am - truly, deeply, overwhelmingly grateful - to be able to share this news with you," she wrote. "In just a few short months, ACOTAR 6 & 7 will be yours!!!"
The post sparked enthusiastic responses from devoted readers:
- One fan commented: "Congrats, Sarah! I'm so happy for how truly beloved your books have become... I can't wait to return to your world and see what you've been cooking up!"
- Another exclaimed: "WHAT THE HECK! HELL YAH OMG I need to book off two weeks from work and drop the kids to my mums house to read these I can't wait!"
- A third added: "Best news ever!!! Thank you for taking your time - your artistry can't be rushed. You are magic!!!"
Anticipation Builds Despite Limited Details
While Maas has kept specific plot details and character information under wraps, the announcement alone has generated significant buzz. Fans are eagerly speculating about which characters will feature in the new books and how the story will unfold across the expanded narrative structure.
The decision to release the story in multiple volumes rather than a single lengthy book reflects Maas's commitment to delivering a comprehensive and satisfying arc for her characters. This approach ensures that readers will experience the full depth of the story without compromise.
