Sarah J. Maas new ACOTAR books: titles, release dates and fan expectations

Sarah J. Maas has lifted the veil on the next two installments of her blockbuster A Court of Thorns and Roses saga. The Sarah J. Maas new ACOTAR books will arrive in ↑ 2026 (October) and ↑ 2027 (January), according to the author’s official announcement.

Official titles revealed

The forthcoming volumes are titled “A Court of Frost and Fury” and “A Court of Stars and Shadows.” Fans first caught wind of the names via Maas’s social‑media channels, where she paired each title with a cryptic illustration.

What the dates mean for the franchise

Publishing calendars suggest a tight production schedule, mirroring the rapid rollout of the earlier titles that propelled the series onto bestseller lists. Industry analysts, cited by Reuters, predict the October 2026 launch could boost hardcover sales by double‑digits.

“The momentum is undeniable,” a senior editor at a leading imprint told Bloomberg.

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Anticipation is already building, with pre‑order portals reporting a surge in activity. As the dates draw near, readers will be watching for further teasers.

Correction: An earlier dispatch misstated the January release as 2028; the correct year is 2027.

Words by Luna Croft (Special Coverage Journalist).
(Note: Luna Croft is covering this desk while Aria Montgomery is on special assignment.)