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Sarah J. Maas just dropped the announcement fans have waited five years to hear. The bestselling author revealed ACOTAR Books 6 and 7 release dates on the Call Her Daddy podcast, with book six arriving October 27, 2026. Romantics everywhere are already spiraling with theories.
🔥 Quick Facts
- ACOTAR 6 Release: October 27, 2026 (Book six)
- ACOTAR 7 Release: January 12, 2027 (Book seven)
- Book 8 Status: Currently in development by Maas
- Last Release: A Court of Silver Flames (2021), five years ago
The Long-Awaited Announcement Finally Arrives
Sarah J. Maas shocked the romantasy community by revealing both release dates during her highly anticipated podcast appearance. The Crescent City author shared the news at the tail end of her interview, providing no cover art or official titles yet. Fans had been desperately searching for clues since the author’s last ACOTAR update in January 2024, when Maas confirmed her next four books were planned. This announcement marks the first concrete release date fans have received in years.
The ACOTAR series has dominated the romantasy genre since its 2009 debut, amassing millions of devoted readers globally. Maas continues her reign as a publishing powerhouse across three interconnected fantasy worlds.
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Two Back-to-Back Books in Record Time
Maas previously shared that she finished the first draft of ACOTAR 6 in July 2025, posting a celebratory Instagram reel closing her notebook. The rapid progression from draft to confirmed release date represents a major milestone for readers. ACOTAR 7 will follow just 2.5 months later on January 12, 2027, suggesting both books are nearing completion in editing stages. The author has acknowledged publishing at a slower pace than her pre-parenthood era, when she wrote two books annually.
This dual-release strategy signals Maas intends to keep momentum strong for readers eager for Prythian’s next chapter.
Plot Theories and What Fans Expect
Book six is widely theorized to focus on Elain Archeron, the last sister whose story has been building since the previous installment. Fans speculate intensely about romantic entanglements, with some betting on Azriel and Gwyn connections, while others champion Elain rejecting her mating bond with Lucien. The Crescent City crossover elements introduced in recent Maas works have sparked wild theories about which Prythian characters might appear next.
| Element | Details |
| Book 6 POV | Widely believed to be Elain (speculation) |
| Key Characters | Azriel, Gwyn, Lucien, Nesta (expected) |
| Maasverse Crossover | TBA pending release |
| Series Status | ACOTAR Book 8 planned |
“Before I had kids, I was writing two books a year, but I also had no social life. I’m not going to say what world it’s in. I’m not going to say anything. But it’s a story that’s been brewing in the back of my mind for a long time.”
— Sarah J. Maas, Author (TODAY interview, January 2024)
The Maasverse Continues to Expand Beyond October
ACOTAR Book 8 is already in development, confirming the series extends beyond 2027. Maas previously revealed her next four books are planned, meaning readers can expect continued releases across her romantasy empire for years ahead. The Throne of Glass and Crescent City franchises will also continue on her publishing roadmap. With her 2023 Bloomsbury deal securing four additional books, fans should anticipate announcements for those titles soon.
ACOTAR celebrated its 10th anniversary last spring, having introduced millions to the world of Prythian and its immortal Fae courts. The series shows no signs of slowing momentum.
Will These Release Dates Actually Stick?
Maas has built a reputation for meticulous revision and occasional publishing delays, so October 27 and January 12 dates remain tentative until official cover reveals. Publishers Bloomsbury typically confirm final release dates only after manuscript completion. Fans remember the multi-year waits between recent installments, but Maas’s early draft completion gives genuine hope these timelines hold solid. Pre-orders should open within months, signaling publisher confidence in the dates. Should either book slip, announcements would likely come individually rather than affecting both simultaneously.
