Sarah J. Maas has revealed the titles of the next two books in her successful A Court of Thorns and Roses series. For a while, fans speculated about this due to updates on her social media and website. The author confirmed the new titles through an Instagram announcement on Monday, ending much anticipation among her followers. This confirmation comes months before the release of the highly awaited books, which continue the popular fantasy franchise.
The changes to Maas’ social media spurred fan discussion. Updates to her profile picture and website artwork hinted at forthcoming developments in the series. After the announcement, fans showed excitement on social media as more details about the next ACOTAR books emerged.
Instagram Activity Sparks Speculation
Recently, fans noticed that some of Maas’ Instagram posts disappeared from her profile. This led to guesses that she might have wiped her account ahead of new book releases. Instagram allows content to be archived, removing it from view without erasing it completely. Hence, while the public can’t see the posts, they may not be deleted entirely. This activity fueled further theories among readers regarding upcoming installments.
On Monday, Maas posted new content related to the forthcoming books. Her first post shared cover art for ACOTAR 6: A Court of Splintered Harmony, which stated: “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement 1.” The caption read: “What was broken will be remade.” The second post showed the art for A Court of Forgotten Melody with: “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movements II and III.” She added: “What was lost will be reclaimed.”
Release Dates Announced
After years of anticipation, fans now know when the next ACOTAR books are arriving. According to Maas’ official website, ACOTAR 6 releases on October 27, 2026, followed by ACOTAR 7 on January 12, 2027. The close release dates are the first since A Court of Silver Flames in 2021.
While release dates are confirmed, many details remain unrevealed. Official cover art, plot, or character perspectives haven’t been disclosed. Speculation centers on whether characters like Elain Archeron or Azriel will be central. The rapid release suggests interconnected stories, though no official details are out.
Website Clues and Fan Theories
Updated content on Maas’ website might hold hints about the new books. Fan forums dissect these changes, linking imagery to creatures like Stygian spiders from the Throne of Glass series. These discussions have led to theories about characters and plots for the upcoming installments. However, Maas and her publisher have not commented on this imagery.
A social media theory suggested the titles A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody. These speculations were confirmed with Maas’ latest Instagram posts.
Insights from Podcast Appearance
In March, Maas appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast and confirmed the release dates for the ACOTAR series’ next books. Her announcement ended years of fan speculation. Previously, a notebook labeled “ACOTAR 6” with an unclear symbol had intrigued fans, but Maas clarified it was simply an arrow notation indicating “things going ahead.” Although she shared the release dates, she held back on providing any major spoilers or details about the books, leaving the fandom eager for more.