Sarah J. Maas Announces Release Dates for Two Latest ACOTAR Books

Romantasy author Sarah J. Maas has revealed the release dates for the sixth and seventh books in her bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The announcement came during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, ending five years of anticipation from fans.

Release Dates and Story Structure

The first book will be released on October 27, 2026, with the second following on January 12, 2027 [Source: USA Today]. Maas described the upcoming story as a massive narrative, ideally read as one continuous piece rather than a traditional trilogy [Source: USA Today]. She explained that arcs won’t be neatly wrapped up in each installment, but rather the story will unfold expansively, similar to how parts one and two of her previous works would combine to create a substantial narrative.

The Writing Process

Maas discussed the challenges she faced in returning to the ACOTAR world after a period of time. She emphasized the importance of feeling inspired and having a clear vision for the story, stating that forcing the writing process would not result in a quality book [Source: USA Today]. She embraced the freedom to tell the story when the timing felt right, independent of external pressures.

What We Know About the New Books

While specific plot details remain scarce, Maas indicated that the story was “really, really, really big” and came to her with a strong vision [Source: ABC News]. She also noted the books will be released within a short span of each other [Source: ABC News]. The author didn’t reveal the length of each book, but confirmed these are books six and seven in the series [Source: ABC News] and [Source: Yahoo Entertainment].

A Long-Awaited Continuation

The announcement has been met with excitement from fans who have eagerly awaited the continuation of the ACOTAR series [Source: ABC News]. Maas’s books have sold more than 70 million copies in English since 2012 [Source: Yahoo Entertainment].