Sarah J. Maas has once again sent the fantasy-book world into a frenzy after revealing the titles and covers of the next two books in her bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series. The long-awaited announcement gives fans their clearest look yet at what is coming next in the world of Prythian.
The sixth book will be titled A Court of Splintered Harmony, while the seventh will be A Court of Forgotten Melody. According to the announcement, the books will be released remarkably close together, with the first arriving on October 27, 2026, followed by the second on January 12, 2027.
The news is particularly significant for Maas fans because the last full-length ACOTAR novel, A Court of Silver Flames, was published in 2021. Since then, readers have been eagerly waiting for the next major installment in the romantasy universe.
Sarah J. Maas Opens a New Chapter in the ACOTAR Universe
The newly revealed books form part of a larger storyline called “The Valkyrie Cycle.” Maas has indicated that the story grew much larger than originally expected and is being presented as one overarching narrative rather than two completely separate adventures. A further installment is planned to complete the larger arc, although its title and release date have not yet been announced.
The newly revealed covers also provide intriguing clues about the direction of the story. A Court of Splintered Harmony carries the subtitle “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement I,” while A Court of Forgotten Melody is identified as “Movements II & III.” Maas has also teased the themes of the books with short phrases suggesting that something broken will be rebuilt and something lost will eventually be reclaimed.
Although official plot details remain limited, the announcement has already fueled intense speculation among readers. Characters including Elain Archeron, Azriel, Nesta and the Valkyries are among those frequently discussed by fans attempting to predict whose stories will take center stage.
The return of the ACOTAR world also means the unresolved threats and political tensions surrounding Prythian are likely to remain important. Previous installments established a complicated network of courts, alliances and magical dangers, giving Maas plenty of material to explore in the new storyline.
The announcement itself was carefully staged. Alongside social media reveals, digital billboards appeared in major U.S. cities, turning the book announcement into a major pop-culture event. The covers and titles quickly circulated across social media as readers reacted to the unexpected news.
For Maas, the announcement represents another major milestone in one of the most successful fantasy-romance franchises of the modern publishing era. A Court of Thorns and Roses has developed an enormous international following, with its blend of fantasy, romance, political intrigue and supernatural adventure attracting both longtime fantasy readers and a newer generation of romantasy fans.
The closely spaced publication dates are also notable. Readers will not have to wait years between the two newly announced books, creating the possibility of an unusually sustained period of excitement around the series.
For fans who have spent years waiting to return to Prythian, the news is finally official: the next chapter is on the way.
With A Court of Splintered Harmony arriving in October and A Court of Forgotten Melody following in January, Sarah J. Maas is preparing to reopen one of fantasy fiction’s most talked-about worlds. And if the reaction to the announcement is any indication, readers are more than ready to return.
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