BREAKING: ACOTAR Books 6 & 7 Titles & Covers Revealed!
Sarah J. Maas Announces Two Brand-New "A Court of Thorns and Roses" Books!
What’s the Big News?
Imagine waiting for the next chapter of your favorite story—and suddenly, two new chapters are announced at once! That’s exactly what happened for fans of the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" (ACOTAR) series. Best-selling author Sarah J. Maas just revealed the titles and release dates for Book 6 and Book 7 of this beloved fantasy series.
TL;DR: Two new ACOTAR books are coming! Book 6 arrives October 27, 2025, and Book 7 lands January 12, 2027.
Meet the New Books
Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming installments:
| Book | Title | Release Date | Special Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 6 | A Court of Splintered Harmony | October 27, 2025 | "The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement I" |
| Book 7 | A Court of Forgotten Melody | January 12, 2027 | "The Valkyrie Cycle: Movements II and III" |
Both books are published by Bloomsbury.
Tiny Teasers (Official Taglines)
- Book 6: "What was broken will be remade."
- Book 7: "What was lost will be reclaimed."
What does this mean? In ELI5 terms: Expect big fixes, healing, and maybe finding things (or people!) that went missing in earlier books.
What’s "The Valkyrie Cycle"?
You might be wondering: What’s a Valkyrie, and why is it a "Cycle"?
- Valkyries are figures from Norse mythology—warrior women who choose who lives or dies in battle. In the ACOTAR world, they’re a fierce group of female warriors.
- A "Cycle" in music or storytelling means a set of connected pieces that belong together (like movements in a symphony).
- So "The Valkyrie Cycle" suggests these two books form one big story arc focused on the Valkyries—possibly starring Nesta Archeron, who became a Valkyrie in A Court of Silver Flames (Book 5).
How Was the News Revealed?
Sarah J. Maas didn’t just send a press release—she made it an event!
- Back-to-back Instagram posts showing the gorgeous new covers
- Digital billboards lighting up simultaneously in:
- Los Angeles
- Denver
- New York City
- Fans worldwide screamed, cried, and immediately pre-ordered (okay, maybe not immediately—but close!)
What About the TV Show?
Important Update on the ACOTAR Adaptation
- 2021: Disney’s 20th Television & Hulu announced a TV series adaptation
- Showrunner: Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander)
- Author Involvement: Sarah J. Maas was collaborating directly
- February 2025: The project was cancelled due to "creative differences"
- Good news: The rights reverted back to Sarah J. Maas—so she controls the future of any adaptation!
Who Is Sarah J. Maas?
If you’re new here, here’s why she’s a big deal:
- Three major fantasy series: ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City
- 85+ million copies sold in English alone
- Published in 40 languages worldwide
- Consistently #1 on bestseller lists—she’s basically fantasy royalty
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Book 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony → Oct 27, 2025
- Book 7: A Court of Forgotten Melody → Jan 12, 2027
- Together they form "The Valkyrie Cycle" (one connected story)
- The TV show was cancelled, but Maas now owns the rights again
- These continue the story of Feyre, Nesta, and Elain Archeron in the faerie realm of Prythian
Summary
Sarah J. Maas just dropped the best kind of surprise for fantasy lovers: two new ACOTAR books with titles, covers, release dates, and mysterious taglines. Book 6 (A Court of Splintered Harmony) arrives Halloween season 2025, and Book 7 (A Court of Forgotten Melody) kicks off 2027. They’re branded as "The Valkyrie Cycle"—hinting at a warrior-women-centered arc. The news launched via Instagram and billboards in three major cities. Oh, and the Hulu TV show got cancelled, but Maas got her rights back—so future adaptations are in her hands. With 85M+ books sold, whatever she writes next, millions will read.
FAQ
Do I need to read all 5 previous books before these new ones?
Yes! This is a continuous story with the same characters. Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1).
Are these the final books in the series?
We don’t know yet. Maas hasn’t said if Book 7 ends the series or if more will follow.
What’s the reading order for the ACOTAR series?
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- A Court of Mist and Fury
- A Court of Wings and Ruin
- A Court of Frost and Starlight (novella)
- A Court of Silver Flames
- A Court of Splintered Harmony (Oct 2025)
- A Court of Forgotten Melody (Jan 2027)
Will the TV show ever happen?
Maybe! Since Maas now owns the rights, she could shop it to another studio—or decide not to. Stay tuned!
Where can I pre-order the new books?
Check your favorite bookstore (online or local) or Bloomsbury’s website. Pre-orders usually open months before release.
Happy reading, and may your shelves be ever full of faerie tales!