Bestselling fantasy romance author Sarah J Maas has unveiled ambitious plans for her acclaimed A Court of Thorns and Roses series, announcing two new installments that will significantly expand the beloved literary universe. The 40-year-old literary phenomenon, whose works have achieved staggering global sales exceeding 75 million copies, made the surprise revelation during her appearance on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast hosted by Alex Cooper.
Maas described the creative process behind the new publications as an organic outpouring, noting that the emerging narrative demanded a substantially expanded format. ‘The story that was finally ready to come out of me was big – really, really big,’ the author confessed to her enthusiastic fanbase. The forthcoming publications will follow an unconventional release schedule, with the first novel arriving in October 2024 and its successor scheduled for January 2027.
The author’s innovative approach to storytelling will see the narrative unfold across what she describes as ‘four parts being told across three books,’ including ACOTAR 6, ACOTAR 7, and a fourth, previously unannounced volume. Maas emphasized that this structural departure from traditional trilogies represents a conscious creative decision, explaining that the narrative ‘is meant to be read ideally as one massive, massive story’ rather than as self-contained installments.
Maas’s unique blend of romantic and fantasy elements has positioned her as a pioneering force in the rapidly growing ‘romantasy’ genre. Her works, translated into 40 languages worldwide, have gained tremendous momentum through their prominent discussion on #BookTok, TikTok’s literary community that has become a significant driver of publishing trends. The upcoming releases mark Maas’s return to the ACOTAR series after a three-year hiatus since her last contribution in 2021.
Beyond the ACOTAR universe, Maas maintains two additional successful series: the eight-volume Throne of Glass collection and the three-book Crescent City saga. The author’s career trajectory shows remarkable growth, with her initial publication in 2015 followed by substantially increased readership engagement during the pandemic period, cementing her status as a dominant force in contemporary fantasy literature.