Sarah j. maas drops bombshell: acotar books 6 & 7 revealed – and a tv series on the horizon
Fans of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series are in for a treat. The author just announced release dates for both the next two books in the beloved series, alongside news of regaining the rights to adapt the popular fantasy world for television.
Two books, then a screen?
After a five-year wait, book six of the acotar series, titled A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Six, is set to release on October 27, 2026. But the real surprise? Maas simultaneously revealed that book seven will follow, hitting shelves on January 12, 2027.
The announcement came during a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, where Maas explained the rapid release schedule. “It’s been a long time coming,” she admitted. “It’s something that took me a long time to write, just because there were enough things going on in my life.” She described the writing process as a surge of inspiration, a “Montana-like energy vortex” that propelled the story forward.
Maas clarified that the two books are intended to be read as one continuous narrative, with book six serving as “Part 1” and book seven encompassing “Parts 2 and 3.” A potential book eight is also on the horizon, but her immediate priority is delivering these two volumes.
The news arrives amidst growing buzz surrounding adaptations of other romantasy novels, such as Fourth Wing. Maas expressed a strong desire to oversee the ACOTAR adaptation, emphasizing her commitment to staying true to the source material. “I want to be a part of that and I want to see everything adapted the way I envision it,” she stated, rejecting the notion of altering the story to cater to specific demographics.
While details on the TV series are still scarce, Maas’s renewed interest suggests a high probability of a screen adaptation. The author’s dedication to preserving the integrity of her work offers a reassuring outlook for fans eager to see the magical world of ACOTAR brought to life on television. The two upcoming books offer a welcome respite for fans, proving the story continues to resonate.