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Sarah J. Maas just shocked the ACOTAR fandom with breaking news. The bestselling author revealed release dates for books 6 and 7 on the Call Her Daddy podcast. Two blockbuster installments are coming to bookstores this year and next.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Book 6 Release: October 27, 2026 in bookstores
- Book 7 Release: January 12, 2027 coming next
- Announcement Platform: Call Her Daddy podcast episode aired March 4, 2026
- Fan Wait: 5 years since A Court of Silver Flames dropped in 2021
A Five Year Wait Finally Ends for Romance Readers
Sarah J. Maas ended the longest silence in her ACOTAR empire. Fans had been waiting since 2021 for news on book 6. The Call Her Daddy appearance delivered the announcement that rocked the book community.
The reveal came without cover art or official titles. Yet the dates alone sent readers into overdrive. October 27, 2026 marks the return to Prythian after five years away.
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Maas shut down plot questions during the interview. She emphasized that the perspective shift felt “surprising” to her as a writer. The third Archeron sister is heavily rumored to be the focus based on fan theories and speculation online.
In a January 2024 interview with TODAY, Maas confirmed she had planned four upcoming books at that time. She promised these releases would span multiple worlds in the Maasverse. The consecutive dates suggest back-to-back releases from a single series.
Release Timeline for ACOTAR Books 6 and 7
| Book Title | Release Date | Status |
| A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 | October 27, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A Court of Thorns and Roses 7 | January 12, 2027 | Confirmed |
| A Court of Thorns and Roses 8 | TBA | Currently Being Written |
“It took me a while to find the right story and to be in the right place mentally to write the next chapter. I’m excited about both of these books.”
— Sarah J. Maas, Author
The ACOTAR Fandom’s Burning Questions Heading Into 2026
Book 6 speculation has dominated fan forums for years. Readers debate the fate of Elain Archeron and her love triangle with Azriel and Lucien. The mysterious mating bond between Lucien and Elain remains unresolved. Tension between Azriel and Elain has built since A Court of Silver Flames.
Pre-orders are expected to open through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, and local bookstores. Fans should watch Sarah J. Maas’s official website for cover reveals and pre-order links in the coming months.
What Happens Next for ACOTAR and the Maasverse?
Sarah J. Maas has built a literary empire spanning three major romance series. Her Crescent City books released in 2022 and 2024. The Throne of Glass series remains her legacy franchise with devoted readers. She signed a new deal with Bloomsbury in 2023 for four additional books.
The rapid back-to-back dates for books 6 and 7 suggest Maas plans to deliver them faster than her usual pace. Fans hope this momentum continues into 2027 and beyond. The author confirmed a third book is currently being written but no timeline has been announced yet.
