Sarah J. Maas Announces Two New Novels in Her Bestselling ACOTAR Series

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Renowned fantasy author Sarah J. Maas recently made an announcement of two highly anticipated new novels in her A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series on March 4, 2026, during a guest appearance on the latest episode of the popular podcast "Call Her Daddy," hosted by Alex Cooper.

These two new books are scheduled to fill the gap left by fans' long wait, with the sixth book releasing in late 2026 and the seventh following in early 2027.

This announcement was not only met with enthusiasm by millions of loyal fans worldwide, but also had a significant impact on the publishing industry.

Shares of publisher Bloomsbury reportedly surged dramatically, reflecting the immense influence and appeal of Sarah J. Maas's works in the global marketplace.

Five years after the release of A Court of Silver Flames in February 2021, loyal readers of the ACOTAR series finally have some confirmation about the continuation of their beloved story.

Sarah J. Maas confirmed that these new novels will continue the established narrative, promising a deeper exploration of the rich fantasy world and complex characters.

Maas revealed that the upcoming story is "very, very big," originally planned as a single novel.

"It's meant to be read ideally as one massive, massive story as opposed to like in a trilogy," Maas explained.

However, due to the sheer breadth and depth of the story, she decided to split it into two separate books.

Readers are encouraged to think of these two books as "one very, very big story" rather than two separate entities or a traditional trilogy.

"It's not a trilogy. Arcs aren't wrapped up. It's like in the way you take my book, it's like if you expand it all of part one, all of part two, all parts, it would be huge like that."And so I just decided, I've never told a story that way. This is how it wants to come out," she also added.

Publisher Bloomsbury has confirmed the release schedule for these two highly anticipated novels.

The sixth book in the ACOTAR series will be available on October 27, 2026, while the seventh book will follow shortly thereafter on January 12, 2027.

The relatively short time between these two releases means fans won't have to wait too long for the continuation of the story.

Although the release dates have been set, Sarah J. Maas has not yet provided details regarding official titles, cover designs, or synopses for either book.

This has undoubtedly heightened curiosity among readers, who can only speculate about the direction the story will take.

Maas provided an initial estimate of the novel's length, although the exact figure is still subject to change.

The sixth book is estimated to be around 352 pages, while the seventh book is planned to be 928 pages.

This announcement from Sarah J. Maas not only shook up the fan community but also had a significant economic impact.

Shares of Bloomsbury, the publisher that will release both novels, surged 20 percent after the news broke.

This surge reflects the market's high level of confidence in the sales potential of Maas's works.

The publication of two novels by a single bestselling author within 11 weeks of each other was hailed as "almost unprecedented in publishing history."

This phenomenon highlights Sarah J. Maas's unique position as one of the most influential and successful fantasy authors of the modern era.