Fantasy author Sarah J. Maas has announced two new books in her bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, with release dates set just months apart. The sixth installment is scheduled for October 27 of this year, followed by the seventh on January 12, 2027. Maas shared the news during an appearance on the March 4 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, describing the forthcoming volumes as part of a single, expansive narrative.
Speaking with host Alex Cooper, Maas explained that the new books are designed to be experienced as one continuous story rather than a traditional trilogy. “Arcs aren’t wrapped up,” she said. “It’s like if you expanded all of part one, all of part two—all the parts—it would be huge like that. I’ve never told a story that way. This is how it wants to come out.” The approach marks a departure from conventional series structures, positioning the next phase of ACOTAR as a unified literary project.
The ACOTAR series, which has sold over 75 million copies worldwide, has become a cornerstone of the contemporary fantasy landscape, particularly within the “romantasy” genre. Its influence is magnified by a robust online fandom, where platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and X host extensive discussions about character arcs, lore, and romantic pairings. News of the dual release quickly ignited speculation across these communities, with fans analyzing potential plot directions and character focuses.
The choice to unveil major publishing news on a mainstream podcast reflects evolving media strategies. Podcasts have increasingly become venues for high-profile announcements, allowing creators to connect directly with audiences outside traditional press channels. For Maas and her publishers, the Call Her Daddy platform likely targeted both existing fans and a broader, youth-skewing listenership.
For readers, the announcement confirms the series’ continuation and offers a timeline for the next visit to its fictional world of Prythian. The back-to-back release schedule suggests a tightly constructed narrative intended for consecutive consumption. The books will extend a franchise that has defined the BookTok era and influenced fantasy publishing trends over the past decade.
The releases underscore ACOTAR’s status as a ongoing cultural property. With a dedicated global readership and a story Maas describes as uniquely scaled, the forthcoming volumes are positioned to maintain the series’ impact on the fantasy genre and its engaged fanbase.
