Sarah J. Maas has revealed the titles of the upcoming novels in her acclaimed A Court of Thorns and Roses series. The announcement followed a wave of fan speculation prompted by changes on her social media and website. The popular fantasy author confirmed these much-anticipated updates on Instagram, sparking excitement among her readers.
Fans had been dissecting her online presence for clues about the series’ continuation. When Maas finally announced the details, reactions poured in from her dedicated community, eager to learn more about one of the most successful fantasy franchises of recent years.
Instagram Activity Sparks Curiosity
Recently, fans observed that previously visible posts on Maas’ Instagram were not appearing on her profile. This led to speculation that she had chosen to archive or delete content ahead of the ACOTAR releases. While it remains unclear whether the posts were permanently deleted, the visible changes fueled interest in an imminent announcement.
On a Monday afternoon, Maas posted two updates related to the next books in the series. The first update showed the cover art for A Court of Splintered Harmony, labeled as “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement 1.” The second update unveiled A Court of Forgotten Melody, subtitled “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movements II and III.” Each post featured intriguing captions hinting at the storyline.
Release Dates and Speculation
The official website now lists release dates for the next installments. ACOTAR 6 will be available on October 27, 2026, followed by ACOTAR 7 on January 12, 2027. Despite these firm dates, Maas and her publisher have not provided specifics on titles, cover art, or plot details.
The fan community speculates about potential focal characters, such as Elain Archeron, Azriel, or Lucien. The short interval between releases suggests intertwined narratives, though no official confirmation exists. Recent updates to Maas’ online materials, featuring artists and imagery, have spurred further discussions.
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Online Hints and Theories
Fans scrutinize every update to Maas’ website for possible hints about the forthcoming books. Imagery, such as potential references to Stygian spiders from another Maas series, has captured their attention. Social media discussions, especially on Reddit, have also proposed hypothetical titles. These theories gained traction until recently confirmed by Maas herself through her new Instagram posts.
Podcast Confirmation
During a Call Her Daddy podcast episode in March, Maas ended years of speculation by confirming the release dates for the next two books. She dispelled rumors sparked by an Instagram post in 2025 about additional novels, clarifying previous ambiguities.
Without disclosing story details, Maas has left her fans with much to anticipate. As a result, they continue to closely examine her social media for clues about the series’ future chapters in the world of Prythian.