On Monday afternoon, Sarah J. Maas unveiled the titles of the next two books in her popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This announcement ended the suspense that had been brewing among fans due to recent modifications to Maas’ social media accounts and website.
The bestselling author shared the news on Instagram, confirming fan predictions triggered by updates on her online platforms. This reveal came amid a surge of discussions, as fans meticulously analyzed changes in Maas’ profile picture, website artwork, and social media presence for hints about the future of the series.
The announcement comes just months before the release of the eagerly awaited books, poised to continue one of the top fantasy franchises of the past decade.
Fans were quick to share reactions on social media as details about the next chapter of the ACOTAR saga were confirmed.
Did Sarah J. Maas Delete Her Instagram?
This week, fans observed that several posts, previously visible on Maas’ Instagram account, seemed to have vanished. This led to speculation that Maas might have cleared her feed in preparation for the upcoming ACOTAR releases.
The disappearance of posts coincided with other changes in her online presence, sparking theories that a major announcement might soon follow. It’s uncertain whether the posts were permanently deleted or merely archived. Instagram allows users to hide content without deleting it entirely, meaning the posts may be visible only to Maas.
Nevertheless, these changes have inspired fresh theories among ACOTAR fans eagerly awaiting more information about the series’ future.
On Monday afternoon, Maas made two new posts related to the series’ next installments. The first post, shared at around 1 p.m. ET, revealed the cover art and name for ACOTAR 6, titled A Court of Splintered Harmony. Below the title was the text: “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement 1.” Maas captioned the image: “What was broken will be remade.”
The second post, shared simultaneously on Monday afternoon, showcased the cover art for A Court of Forgotten Melody, subtitled “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movements II and III.” The caption read: “What was lost will be reclaimed.”
What to Know About ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Books 6 and 7
Following long anticipation, readers now have release dates for the next two ACOTAR installments. Maas’ official website states that ACOTAR 6 will be released on October 27, 2026, and ACOTAR 7 will follow on January 12, 2027.
These consecutive releases mark the first new entries since A Court of Silver Flames, the fifth book, was published in 2021.
Despite confirmation of publication dates, specific details about the books remain undisclosed. Neither Maas nor her publisher has shared official titles, cover art, plot synopses, or point-of-view characters, leaving room for fan theories.
Speculation has centered on whether the narrative will focus on characters like Elain Archeron, Azriel, Lucien, or others. Recent social media and website updates have further fueled excitement. With two novels releasing in a short span, many fans suspect interconnected stories could unfold, but no official information is available yet.
Hints from Maas’ Website
Some fans think there might be hidden clues about the upcoming books in the newly added artwork and imagery on Maas’ website. Observers on platforms like Instagram and Reddit have been scrutinizing details in the updated graphics. Some references have been linked to Stygian spiders, creatures featured in the Throne of Glass series, which Maas also authored. Fans speculate these spiders might appear in the ACOTAR series.
These observations have sparked guesses about potential characters, locations, or plots in the next books, although neither Maas nor her publisher has officially explained the new imagery.
The most striking theory emerged when the social media account Fantasy Fangirls highlighted discussions among fans about possible cover art and titles for the upcoming books. Rumors in fan communities suggested A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody might be the titles.
Soon after these theories gained traction, Maas’ Instagram posts confirmed them.
Maas’ March Updates on ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast
In a March appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast hosted by Alex Cooper, Maas addressed one of the major questions in the fantasy community: the release dates for the next ACOTAR books.
She confirmed that these books would be released in October 2026 and January 2027, respectively, closing years of fan speculation since A Court of Silver Flames was published in 2021.
Maas also clarified a mystery fueled by a 2025 Instagram post that featured a notebook labeled “ACOTAR 6” alongside an ambiguous symbol. Fan theories suggested this symbol hinted at more books, but Maas explained it merely represented “things going ahead of that.”
Though she confirmed the release dates, Maas withheld details on titles, cover art, storylines, or point-of-view characters, allowing space for ongoing fan speculations.
With two ACOTAR books set to debut less than three months apart, fans continue analyzing every social media post, website update, and possible clue for insights on what’s next in Prythian.
Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Jenna deJong and Sam Wilson.
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