Sarah J. Maas has announced the release of two new books in her popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series, ending a five-year hiatus since the last installment. The sixth book is scheduled for release on October 27, 2026, and the seventh on January 12, 2027.
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Sarah J. Maas announced two new books in her popular 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series after a five-year hiatus. The sixth book will be released on October 27, 2026, and the seventh on January 12, 2027.
- Sarah J. Maas announces two upcoming books in the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series
- Sixth book scheduled for release on October 27, 2026; seventh book set for January 12, 2027
- Last installment was released over five years ago
- Author shared news on Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast
The author revealed the news during an appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. Maas shared that she took time to find the right story and headspace before beginning the new books. She described the process as a sudden burst of creativity, with the stories pouring out quickly.
Maas first teased the sixth book on Instagram in July 2024, posting a video with the caption “First drafts DONE,” which garnered nearly a million likes. She thanked her fans for their patience and passion, emphasizing that the stories deserve her best effort.
The A Court of Thorns and Roses series follows Feyre Archeron in the faerie lands of Prythian and has gained significant popularity on BookTok, a TikTok community dedicated to literature. The series is part of the romantasy genre, which blends romance and fantasy.
The first installment of the series was released in 2015, but it gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maas has sold over 75 million copies across her interconnected series, including Throne of Glass and Crescent City. Her books have been published in more than 40 languages.
The author mentioned that the new books will be part of a larger narrative, with four parts being told across three books. She explained that the story is meant to be read as one massive, interconnected tale rather than separate trilogies.
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